Ranji Trophy: Indian all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja to captain Saurashtra
By Parth Dhall
Comeback
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Indian all-rounder RavindraJadeja is set to return to competitive cricket. Jadeja, who has recovered from his knee injury, is gearing up to lead Saurashtra in the final Ranji Trophy 2022-23 match against Tamil Nadu.
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Surgery
Jadeja last featured in the T20 Asia Cup 2022 in August-September. He got ruled out midway through the tournament and subsequently underwent surgery in his right knee.
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Appearance
Jadeja will play his first Ranji Trophy match since November 2018. He will lead Saurashtra in the final round of the tournament against Tamil Nadu, starting January 24 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
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Inclusion
Jadeja was included in the 17-man squad for the first two Tests of the Border-Gavaskar series, starting February 9. Stakes are high as both Australia and India seek an ICC World Test Championship final berth.