There has been a lot of uncertainity over Virat Kohli’s availability for Delhi’s upcoming Ranji Trophy match and Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) has issued a stern message to the star batter. Rishabh Pant has already confirmed his availabilty and other players like Yahasvi Jaiswal and Shubman Gill will also be participating in the Ranji Trophy.
Virat Kohli In Probables List
While Kohli is included in Delhi’s provisional squad, there has been no official confirmation regarding his participation. DDCA secretary Ashok Sharma has urged Kohli to follow the example of Mumbai cricketers and play in Delhi’s next fixture against Saurashtra, which starts on January 23. In a recent review meeting, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) emphasized that players keen to extend their Test careers should consider playing in the Ranji Trophy. However, Kohli has remained silent on the matter.
“Take Inspiration From Mumbai Cricketers”
“Virat Kohli’s name is in the probables list. Rishabh Pant has confirmed that he will be available for selection for Delhi’s Ranji Trophy game against Saurashtra in Rajkot on January 23. Virat should take inspiration from Mumbai cricketers and play for Delhi in domestic cricket, whenever he is available. See in Mumbai, there has always been a culture where their India players turn up for Ranji matches whenever available. It is missing in the North, especially in Delhi,” Sharma was quoted as saying by the Indian Express.
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“The BCCI has also mentioned players should participate in domestic cricket. I feel Virat should play at least one game,” Sharma said.
