Ranji Trophy 2026-27 Season Begins with 38 Teams and Key Indian Players
The 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season will begin on October 11, featuring 38 teams divided into Elite and Plate groups. Key Indian players like KL Rahul, Mohammed Siraj, and Yashasvi Jaiswal are set to participate. Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir will face Madhya Pradesh in the opening match. The tournament includes 138 matches, with some uncertainty over Arunachal Pradesh's participation due to an internal cricket association dispute. Mumbai, Bengal, Delhi, and other prominent teams are also competing across various groups.
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hindustantimes broke this story on 10 Oct, 07:27 am. Other outlets followed.