Yashasvi Jaiswal to Return to Mumbai Squad for Ranji Trophy Match

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Mumbai cricket opener Yashasvi Jaiswal has informed the Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) that he will be available for Mumbai's next Ranji Trophy match against Rajasthan, to be played in Jaipur from November 1. This will be his first match for Mumbai since his decision to quit the team at the end of last season and subsequent about-turn. Jaiswal flew back from Australia, where he was part of the Indian ODI team that lost the series 1-2 to Australia. He is currently not part of the India T20I team, which is scheduled to play a five-match series against Australia. Jaiswal is looking to get some match practice in preparation for the South Africa Tests at home next month.

Key Takeaways:

  • Yashasvi Jaiswal will return to the Mumbai squad for the Ranji Trophy match against Rajasthan on November 1.
  • This will be his first match for Mumbai since his decision to quit the team at the end of last season and subsequent about-turn.
  • Jaiswal flew back from Australia, where he was part of the Indian ODI team that lost the series 1-2 to Australia.
  • He is currently not part of the India T20I team, which is scheduled to play a five-match series against Australia.
  • Jaiswal is looking to get some match practice in preparation for the South Africa Tests at home next month.
  • He will also sponsor the best batsman award for the finals of Under 16 Harris Shield and Under 14 boys Giles Shield tournaments.
  • Jaiswal will sponsor a complete cricket kit for the award winner.
  • Harris and Giles Shield is the oldest school cricket tournament in Mumbai city, with over 200 schools participating.
  • Both the tournaments are considered nurseries of Mumbai cricket.

Statistics:

  • Jim 200 schools participate in the Harris and Giles Shield tournament.
  • Last season, Jaiswal had decided to quit the Mumbai team, but he has since made a comeback.
  • The Indian ODI team lost the series 1-2 to Australia while Jaiswal was part of the team.
  • The India T20I team is scheduled to play a five-match series against Australia.
  • The South Africa Tests are scheduled to be played at home next month.
  • Jaiswal has informed the MCA of his availability for the next Ranji Trophy game.

Sources:

  • MCA official, as informed by IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd.
  • Nadeem Memon, cricket secretary of Mumbai School Sports Association (MSSA)
  • IE Online Media Services Pvt. Ltd. (2025)