Star India All-Rounder Named in Saurashtra's Squad for Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Clash Against Chhattisgarh
The two-time champions kept 14 players from last season and added Neel Pandya and Arth Yadav as they look to rebound after a group-stage exit.
- Saurashtra named its squad for the 2026/27 Ranji Trophy season on Sunday, retaining captain Jaydev Unadkat and including India all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja for the upcoming tournament.
- Seeking a stronger campaign after a group-stage exit last season, the two-time champions retained 14 members from their previous squad, adding pacer Neel Pandya and all-rounder Arth Yadav as new recruits.
- Jadeja's inclusion provides valuable match time before India's two-Test tour of New Zealand next month, with matches scheduled in Wellington and Christchurch.
- Saurashtra will launch its campaign on October 11 against Chhattisgarh in Elite Group B, which includes Andhra, Assam, Hyderabad, Karnataka, Punjab, and Tripura.
- The 92nd edition of the Ranji Trophy begins on October 11 as Unadkat seeks to replicate the squad's championship success from 2019-20 and 2022-23.
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Ravindra Jadeja named as Saurashtra announce squad for Ranji Trophy opener against Chhattisgarh
Ravindra Jadeja has been named in Saurashtra’s 16-member squad for their Ranji Trophy opener against Chhattisgarh on October 11. Led by Jaydev Unadkat, Saurashtra will aim for a strong start as Jadeja prepares for India’s New Zealand Test tour.
Ranji Trophy: Ravindra Jadeja named in Saurashtra squad for Chhattisgarh opener
Ravindra Jadeja will turn out for Saurashtra in their opening match of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season against Chhattisgarh as the India all-rounder looks to gain valuable red-ball match practice ahead of the upcoming two-Test tour of New Zealand.
Ravindra Jadeja named in Saurashtra squad for Ranji Trophy opener, Unadkat to lead
Indian Cricketer Ravindra Jadeja is set to play for Saurashtra against Chhattisgarh in the upcoming Ranji Trophy season. Jaydev Unadkat will continue as captain following his successful stint with Sussex. Saurashtra has retained 14 players from this season's squad and made two new additions. The team aims to improve after their early exit in the previous tournament. Their opening match will take place at the NIranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.
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