Archive · 19 Jan 2026
Gill to Play Ranji Trophy for Punjab
Shubman Gill, the captain of India's Test and ODI teams, has decided not to take a break after the recent ODI series loss to New Zealand.
Instead, he will play for Punjab in their next Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra in Rajkot.
Gill wants to help Punjab, who are currently sixth in their group, stay in contention for the knockout stage.
This match is also important for Gill because it will be his first red-ball game since he got injured during the Test series against South Africa.
Punjab's batting has not been very consistent this season, so Gill's return is expected to make their team stronger.
Shubman Gill will play for Punjab in their next Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra in Rajkot.
Gill decided not to take a break after the ODI series loss to New Zealand and chose to return to red-ball cricket immediately.
Punjab is currently sixth in Group B with 11 points from five matches and needs to win all remaining games to stay in contention.
Gill's presence at the top of the order is crucial for Punjab's batting, which has been inconsistent this season.
This match marks Gill's return to red-ball cricket after a neck injury during the Test series against South Africa.
- Who
- Shubman Gill
- What
- Playing Ranji Trophy for Punjab
- When
- Starting January 22
- Where
- Rajkot
- Why
- To help Punjab's knockout hopes and return to red-ball cricket
- Player
- Shubman Gill
- Team
- Punjab
- Tournament
- Ranji Trophy
- Match Date
- January 22
- Opponent
- Saurashtra
- Punjab's Position
- Sixth in Group B
- Punjab's Points
- 11 points from five matches
- Gill's Last Red-Ball Match
- Test series against South Africa
Sources
Shubman Gill vs Ravindra Jadeja On Cards After ODI Series Defeat vs New Zealand
Gill to play Punjab's Ranji game from Thursday
Shubman Gill skips break after New Zealand ODIs, to play Ranji Trophy match for Punjab - Telegraph India
