Team India Batting Superstar Named in Punjab Squad for Second Round of Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Reports
- India Test captain Shubman Gill joined the Punjab squad for their Ranji Trophy second-round fixture against Chhattisgarh starting Sunday in New Chandigarh. Former U19 captain Uday Saharan will continue leading the side despite Gill's arrival.
- Head coach Amit Uniyal confirmed Saharan's leadership role on match eve, emphasizing the need for continuity. Uniyal praised senior players including Gill and veteran pacer Umesh Yadav, who rejoined the side this season.
- The lineup features the return of Prabhsimran Singh, who missed the Assam opener due to India A commitments. Gill is expected to bat at number four, with Jashanpreet Sidhu making way for the Test skipper.
- Younger squad members are gaining experience by observing the dedication of international stars at training. This mentorship is central to Uniyal's vision of building a competitive, resilient Punjab team that fights for results.
- Punjab aims to build on their three-point opening result against Assam amid a busy domestic schedule. Players like Gill remain focused on domestic red-ball cricket before India's Test series against New Zealand begins next month.
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Shubman Gill to feature in Punjab's second round Ranji Trophy game against Chhattisgarh
Gill is the last-minute addition to squad, returning for some domestic red-ball cricket ahead of the New Zealand Test matches starting from November 19 onwards. Before this, he will feature in the first three ODIs of the five-match series against the Kiwis taking place from November 4 to 15, with his deputy Shreyas Iyer set to take the ODI captaincy armband once Gill leaves for Test preparation.
Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Shubman Gill Set to Return for Punjab Against Chhattisgarh in Round 2 | 🏏 LatestLY
India's Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill makes his highly anticipated return to Ranji Trophy action for Punjab's Round 2 clash against Chhattisgarh. The match, set for Sunday, October 18, 2026, at the PCA International Cricket Stadium in New Chandigarh (Mullanpur) from 9:30 AM IST, will see the 27-year-old star feature for his home state. 🏏 Ranji Trophy 2026-27: Shubman Gill Set to Return for Punjab Against Chhattisgarh in Round 2.
Shubman Gill to play Ranji Trophy match for Punjab ahead of New Zealand tour - The Tribune
India’s Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill’s return to Ranji Trophy action for Punjab will be the main attraction when the second round of the domestic first-class tournament gets under way across the country on Sunday. Gill missed Punjab’s opening-round fixture, with former India Under-19 captain Uday Saharan leading the side in his absence as […]
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