The Indian cricket team recently suffered a humiliating 3-1 defeat in the five-Test Border-Gavaskar series in Australia, with the batters failing to deliver consistently. Following this disappointing performance,

Following India's recent slump in Test cricket, the focus has shifted to domestic cricket. Following BCCI's order, several top names will be seen participating in the upcoming Ranji Trophy match, which begins on January 23.

India's Test and ODI captain Rohit Sharma was spotted attending Mumbai's Ranji Trophy practice camp at the Wankhede Stadium. However, his participation in upcoming matches still remains unconfirmed. This comes as an interesting development for cricket fans and indicates his intent to remain active in first-class cricket.

Rishabh Pant is likely to lead Delhi Cricket team in the Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra. He has confirmed his availability for the fixture. Virat Kohli hasn't yet confirmed whether he will play the fixture or not.

Pant last played a Ranji Trophy match in the 2017-2018 season. However, there is no clarity over the participation of superstar Virat Kohli, who last featured in the Ranji Trophy for Delhi in 2012.

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

In a major update for Delhi, they will reportedly be led by Rishabh Pant for the match against Saurashtra, amid no update on Virat Kohli's availability.

Team India star batter Virat Kohli’s availability to play for his state team Delhi in the Ranji Trophy is still in suspense as he is yet to give confirmation for his participation in the red-ball domestic cricket tournament.

Rishabh Pant available for Delhi’s next Ranji clash, no updates from Virat Kohli yet. (Source -BCCI) Star India batter has decided to make himself available for Delhi in the upcoming Ranji Trophy match,

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will play for Delhi against Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy, starting on January 23.

Indian stars Virat Kohli and Rishabh Pant feature among Delhi's probables for the remainder of Ranji Trophy but their participation in the premier domestic red-ball tournament remains in doubt. Former India veterans Sunil Gavaskar and Ravi Shastri are among many who want the current crop of players,