Archive · 4 Oct 2026
Sarthak Ranjan Returns to Delhi’s Ranji Trophy Squad
Delhi has chosen 16 players for its first Ranji Trophy match of the season.
They will play Bengal on October 11 in Kalyani.
Sarthak Ranjan is back in Delhi’s red-ball team after last playing for it in 2018.
Ayush Badoni will lead the team, and Yash Dhull will be his deputy.
The squad includes several fast bowlers, spin bowlers, and wicketkeepers.
The players are due to practise in Delhi before travelling to Kalyani.
Delhi last won the tournament in 2007/08.
The team hopes to reach the knockout stage after missing it in the last two seasons.
Delhi named a 16-member squad for its Ranji Trophy season opener against Bengal.
Opener Sarthak Ranjan was recalled to Delhi’s red-ball squad for the first time since 2018.
Ayush Badoni will captain the team, with Yash Dhull as vice-captain.
The match is scheduled for October 11 in Kalyani.
Delhi last won the Ranji Trophy in 2007/08 and has not reached the knockouts in the past two seasons.
- Who
- Delhi’s 16-member Ranji Trophy squad, including Sarthak Ranjan, Ayush Badoni and Yash Dhull.
- What
- Delhi selected its squad for its Ranji Trophy season opener against Bengal.
- When
- The match is scheduled for October 11; the year is not specified.
- Where
- The match will be played in Kalyani.
- Squad size
- 16 players
- Opponent
- Bengal
- Match date
- October 11; year not specified
- Match location
- Kalyani
- Captain
- Ayush Badoni
- Vice-captain
- Yash Dhull
- Sarthak Ranjan’s previous Delhi Ranji appearance
- 2018
- Delhi’s last Ranji Trophy title
- 2007/08