Jadeja might play upcoming Ranji Trophy match; Gill likely too

Ravindra Jadeja is expected to play in Saurashtra's next Ranji Trophy match against Punjab in Rajkot, starting January 22. There are also strong indications that Shubman Gill will feature in the match.

Cricbuzz learned about Jadeja's participation after the ODI series against New Zealand concluded in Indore. It has also been learned that Gill will travel to Rajkot, pending a last-minute decision.

Formal confirmation of both is expected by Monday. Should they make themselves available for the Group B match, they would be traveling from Indore to Rajkot.

Saurashtra and Punjab are placed in the lower half of their Elite Group. Saurashtra has one win from five games and is placed fourth, below Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Madhya Pradesh. Punjab is sixth with one win and one defeat from five games.

Gill has not played a Ranji match this season, his last appearance being against Karnataka last season. Jadeja featured in one match for his domestic side, having played against Madhya Pradesh.

Both teams will have one more league game each after this fixture. With no immediate international assignment, it remains to be seen whether they play the last match as well.