Shubham Khajuria to Captain J-K in Ranji Trophy’s Opening Matches

Shubham Khajuria to Captain J-K in Ranji Trophy's Opening Matches

VoM News Desk | December 31, 2023 | 07:00 PM IST | Cricket, Jammu Kashmir, Sports | Follow on Google News

Shubham Khajuria to Captain J-K in Ranji Trophy’s Opening Matches (KL

Shubham Khajuria hingga Kapten JK di Pertandingan Pembuka Ranji Trophy

Shubham Khajuria has been appointed captain of the Jammu and Kashmir cricket team for the initial two fixtures of the Ranji Trophy 2023-24 season, according to the Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association’s recent announcement. The squad, unveiled on December 30, includes opener Shubham Khajuria leading the team, aiming for a comeback after a challenging period in the Vijay Hazare and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournaments.

The upcoming Ranji Trophy, divided into Elite and Plate divisions, is set to begin on January 25, 2024, and conclude on March 14, 2024, with teams allocated into groups. Notably, the Jammu and Kashmir team will commence their campaign against Himachal Pradesh on January 5 at the Hostel Ground in Jammu, followed by a match against Delhi at the same venue on January 12.

In the announced squad, Umran Malik returns after recovering from an injury sustained during the Vijay Hazare Trophy. However, Rasikh Salam and Yudhvir Singh remain sidelined due to injuries. Nasir Lone secures his debut selection to the Ranji Trophy squad, while Henan Malik has been excluded. Abhinav Puri, previously speculated to be unfit, has been confirmed fit for the red-ball competition.

The squad comprises Shubham Khajuria (Captain), Qamran Iqbal, Abhinav Puri, Vivrant Sharma, Abdul Samad, Shubham Singh Pundir, Fazil Rashid (wk), Musaif Aijaz, Abid Mushtaq, Sahil Lotra, Lone Nasir, Umran Malik, Umar Nazir, Auqib Nabi, and Rohit Sharma. Additionally, Waseem Bashir is named the 16th member, designated as a net bowler.

Former Indian opener Aakash Chopra expressed criticism over Umran Malik’s exclusion from the India A team, considering his recent stint in the national squad merely three months ago.

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