Yashasvi Jaiswal, the explosive opener for the Indian cricket team, is slated to represent Mumbai in the third round of the Ranji Trophy. The team will compete against Rajasthan in Jaipur, starting November 1st. Jaiswal’s availability for this Elite Group D match underscores the BCCI’s objective of encouraging top players to play domestic cricket when free from international duties. Having recently participated in the ODI series against Australia, and with no T20I commitments, Jaiswal is focusing on the red-ball format. His Test career highlights include a significant double century and a 175 against the West Indies. Jaiswal has officially communicated his willingness to play for Mumbai to the chairman of selectors. This appearance will be his first for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy since recommitting to the team. He previously played for West Zone in the Duleep Trophy in August. This Ranji Trophy stint is expected to provide Jaiswal with valuable match practice and rhythm before the upcoming home Test series against South Africa, a vital series for the Indian squad.
