With the Ranji Trophy camp underway, the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) secretary has stressed that both Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant should play in the final round of the elite first-class tournament while citing the example of Mumbai players, who always play for their state team when available.
Amidst the heavy criticism, Ashok Sharma believes that Virat Kohli should take inspiration from Mumbai players and play at least one game for Delhi in the ongoing Ranji Trophy 2024-25. The DDCA secretary also mentioned how Indian players from Delhi refused to respect domestic cricket over the years.
Ashok Sharma was quoted as saying by the Indian Express: “Kohli and Rishabh Pant’s names are on Delhi’s probable squad for the last two rounds of the Ranji Trophy fixture. Both Virat's and Rishabh's names are in the probable list. The Ranji Trophy camp is underway. Virat should take inspiration from the Mumbai cricketers and play for Delhi in domestic cricket whenever he is available.”
I don't think they will play even single Ranji game: Ashok Sharma
Mr. Sharma further added, “See, in Mumbai, there has always been a culture where their Indian players turn up for Ranji matches whenever available. It is missing in the North, especially in Delhi. The BCCI has also mentioned players should participate in domestic cricket. I feel Virat and Rishabh should play at least one game, but I don’t think they will.”
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Jaitely stated, “It is exceptionally important to participate in the domestic tournament. If on national duty, obviously one cannot participate, but otherwise, they should. Since the players are managed by the NCA and the national selectors, there are multiple things, based on their load management, etc. But they would keep domestic cricket on their priority list, which is exceptionally important.”
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