Yashasvi Jaiswal takes bold step after constant ODI and T20I snubs

Indian left-handed opening batsman Yashasvi Jaiswal has reportedly informed the Mumbai Cricket Association about his availability for the upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Rajasthan. He makes the much-awaited return ahead of the Test series in South Africa.

The Mumbai Cricket Association has already played two matches in the first two rounds of the Ranji Trophy. The first match marked a dominant show from the Mumbai batters and then the bowlers too, as they began their campaign with a victory against Jammu and Kashmir.

The second match of this year’s Ranji Trophy saw the Mumbai team take on Chhattisgarh, as Ajinkya Rahane led the Mumbai batters with a superb innings of 159 runs. Shams Mulani picked 9 wickets in the first matches and top-scored for Mumbai with 91 and 41 runs in the two innings.

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Yashasvi Jaiswal announces Ranji Trophy return against Rajasthan

The left-handed batter played for India in the longest format of the game. Yashasvi Jaiswal has played for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy since his debut. The Indian opener last played for India in the home series against West Indies.

Returning from the Australia tour, having not been selected in the T20I squad, Yashasvi Jaiswal has reportedly informed the Mumbai Cricket Association about his return to the Mumbai side for the upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Rajasthan.

Yashasvi Jaiswal has informed the Mumbai Cricket Association that he is available for the upcoming Ranji Trophy match against Rajasthan. @IExpressSports

– Devendra Pandey (@pdevendra) Ohctober 27, 2025

Jaiswal to play Ranji Trophy for Mumbai

He will likely use his next match against Rajasthan as a warm-up match before India’s next match in the upcoming two-match Test series against South Africa in November. He totaled 219 runs in his last three innings for India and averaged a prolific 73.

With around 18 days remaining before India begin their home campaign against South Africa, a report from Indian Express has confirmed that the youngster could play for Mumbai in their Group D match against Rajasthan.

He missed the first two matches against Jammu and Kashmir and Chhattisgarh in the first round of the Ranji Trophy. Having played 44 matches in his first-class career, he has accumulated 4301 runs at an average of 55.85.

The batter has scored 15 first-class hundreds as well as 16 half-centuries, with the highest individual score of 265.

Yashasvi Jaiswal did not feature in a single match in Australia’s ODIs

Yashasvi Jaiswal traveled to Australia for the three-match ODI series for India. He earned a place in the ODI squad; however, he was not named in the playing XI as veteran Rohit Sharma and captain Shubman Gill could not be replaced at the top.

Jaiswal was seen during India’s training sessions behind the nets and was seen in intense conversations with the Indian coaches and selectors. Despite everything, he has not been offered a place and he will not be doubtful for South Africa’s ODIs either.

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