No Kohli, Pant: Delhi Announces Squad For Ranji Trophy Matches

Anurag Dasgupta∙ Updated: Oct 2 2024, 6:40 PM | 2 Min Read

Pant and Kohli not in Delhi squad [Source: PTI]

In the latest development, the Delhi State Team have announce their squad for the first two matches of the Ranji Trophy matches. Interestingly, both Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant, who were reportedly eager to play in the Ranji games, have been omitted from the squad.

The duo were included in the 84-member probable squad, last week, however, by the looks of it, they won't participate in this season's Ranji Trophy campaign. The Delhi squad would have been bolstered by their arrivals, but the schedule of both the India cricketers are already stacked.

The duo featured in the Bangladesh Test series recently, and have been given a break before another Test series, this time against New Zealand commences. Kohli last played in the Ranji Trophy for Delhi in 2012, while Pant featured once in 2019. Meanwhile, Ishant Sharma, who featured for Delhi in a couple of games last season, has opted out from the tournament.

Mayank Yadav, the speed gun, was in the plan of the Delhi team, but the LSG speedster was selected in the India squad for the Bangladesh T20Is, and will miss the first couple of matches.

Himmat Singh to lead, RCB star included in squad

Himmat Singh will lead the Delhi team, while RCB star, Anuj Rawat has also been included in the squad for the Ranji Trophy matches. Interestingly, Yash Dhull, who led Delhi in a few games last season is also there in the team, as the batting looks strong.

The bowling department will be taken care by Navdeep Saini and Hrithik Shokeen, however, the bowling department of the Delhi side looks weak. The team will assemble at the Palam Ground on October 3, as the Delhi team begin their Ranji campaign against Chattisgarh from October 11.

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