Several Indian cricket legends, including Sunil Gavaskar and Gautam Gambhir, have long advocated for the importance of domestic cricket.

Delhi is currently in joint second place in the Elite Group D standings with 19 points, making this match against Saurashtra a pivotal encounter in their campaign

Pant will join the Delhi squad in Rajkot ahead of their match against Saurashtra, DDCA secretary Ashok Sharma said | ESPN.com

Former India captain Virat Kohli was named in Delhi's squad for their last two league matches of the season. Kohli last played a domestic cricket match in the 2012-13 season.

Star Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has joined Saurashtra's training camp for the second leg of the 2024/25 Ranji Trophy. The all-rounder is likely to play the upcoming match against Rishabh Pant's Delhi on January 23.

Virat Kohli and KL Rahul have told the BCCI medical staff they are carrying niggles which will not allow them to play the next round of Ranji Trophy games from January 23. It is learnt that Kohli had neck pain and had taken an injection on January 8,

However, after suffering a humiliating defeat in Australia after nearly a decade time, the BCCI took some stringent steps to ensure that senior players play for their states as a compulsion. Now in a fresh development,

Virat Kohli is reportedly suffering from neck sprain and has taken an injection for it. The former India captain has been included in Delhi's 22-member probable for Saurashtra clash in Ranji Trophy 2024-25.

Rishabh Pant has informed the Delhi and District Cricket Association (DDCA) selectors to continue with the current captain for the Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra in Rajkot, emphasizing team continuity.