Ravindra Jadeja returns to Ranji Trophy as Saurashtra announces 16-member squad for 2026-27 season

Veteran all-rounder Ravindra Jadeja has been included in Saurashtra's 16-player squad for the Ranji Trophy 2026-27 opener against Chhattisgarh on October 11 at Rajkot's Niranjan Shah Stadium. The domestic tournament begins on October 11, with Saurashtra in Elite Group B. Jadeja recently played in India's ODI series victory against West Indies but seeks red-ball practice ahead of the upcoming two-Test series against New Zealand in November. Jaydev Unadkat will captain Saurashtra again, leading a mostly retained squad with two new players, Neel Pandya and Arth Yadav. The team adjusts its spin bowling resources following the departure of Dharmendrasinh Jadeja, placing greater responsibility on Parth Bhut. The Ranji Trophy campaign is important for Saurashtra to rebound from last season's group exit and challenge for the title once more.