Mumbai's Ranji Hopes Dim Without Star Players

As the Ranji Trophy 2025 progresses, several Indian cricket stars, including Rohit Sharma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Shreyas Iyer, will be absent from Mumbai's crucial match against Meghalaya as they prepare for the ODI series against England. Despite BCCI's directive for players to participate in domestic cricket, many key players only played one match, leading to criticism from former cricketer Aakash Chopra, who described their participation as a 'token punishment'. Mumbai's title defense suffered a setback following a defeat to Jammu and Kashmir, and the absence of these players complicates their quarter-final qualification. Virat Kohli is set to return for Delhi in the Ranji Trophy after a long hiatus, drawing significant attention from fans and media. The BCCI has scheduled live broadcasts of matches featuring top players to cater to heightened public interest.