Kohli, Rahul Set to Miss Ranji Trophy Matches

Star Indian cricketers Virat Kohli and KL Rahul will miss the upcoming Ranji Trophy matches due to injuries, with Kohli experiencing neck pain and Rahul dealing with an elbow issue. Both players have informed the BCCI's medical staff of their fitness problems, and while they may return for the final group stage matches from January 30, their participation remains uncertain as they prepare for upcoming international matches against England. The BCCI has implemented strict guidelines requiring player participation in domestic cricket, with potential sanctions for non-compliance. Other Indian Test players like Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill, and Ravindra Jadeja are set to feature in the Ranji Trophy, with Pant likely to captain Delhi against Saurashtra. Meanwhile, discussions around the India-Pakistan clash in the Champions Trophy continue, with Pakistan's Fakhar Zaman praising Kohli and Rohit's potential impact despite recent form slumps.