Shubman Gill to Play Ranji Trophy for Punjab After New Zealand ODI Series

India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill will play for Punjab in the upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra starting January 22, foregoing a break after the recent ODI series loss to New Zealand. This will be his first red-ball game since recovering from a neck injury sustained during the South Africa Test series. Gill aims to help Punjab, currently sixth in Group B, maintain their slim knockout hopes in the domestic tournament, emphasizing the importance of domestic cricket for form and fitness.