Ravindra Jadeja Selected in Saurashtra Squad for Ranji Trophy Opener Against Chhattisgarh

In a major boost for domestic cricket enthusiasts, premier all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja will turn out for Saurashtra in their opening round encounter of the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy against Chhattisgarh, starting Sunday at the Niranjan Shah Stadium in Rajkot.

Red-Ball Warm-up for the National Stalwart

The Saurashtra Cricket Association (SCA) confirmed Jadeja's availability on Friday, verifying that the 37-year-old requested match practice to tune his red-ball rhythms ahead of India's international assignments later this season.

Jadeja, who has amassed over 7,000 first-class runs and captured nearly 550 red-ball wickets at an astonishing average, will feature in a formidable Saurashtra lineup captained by Jaydev Unadkat. His presence promises to draw huge crowds to the Rajkot facility.

Strengthening Saurashtra's Title Ambitions

Saurashtra have been one of domestic cricket's most consistent outfits over the past decade, lifting multiple Ranji titles. Skipper Unadkat hailed Jadeja's inclusion as a catalyst for the entire dressing room.

'Whenever Jaddu plays for Saurashtra, the intensity of our camp lifts immediately. His experience and game awareness provide incredible value to our young spinners and lower-order batters,' Unadkat commented.