After the reports of uncertainty over Virat Kohli’s participation in the upcoming second round of Ranji Trophy, India skipper Rohit Sharma too has not yet confirmed his availability for the India’s premier domestic tournament.

Former India captain Virat Kohli has been named in Delhi's 22-member provisional squad for their upcoming Ranji Trophy 2025 match against Saurashtra in Rajkot. However, uncertainty looms over his participation as he is reportedly nursing a 'neck niggle'.

Virat Kohli returned to Mumbai from Alibaug on Tuesday morning, a day after Anushka Sharma came back. The cricketer was spotted by the paparazzi at the Gateway Of India, from where jetties commute to Alibaug. As he deboarded his jetty, he walked back to his car.

India Test wicket-keeper Rishabh Pant and opener Yashasvi Jaiswal had confirmed their availability to play in the next round of the Ranji Trophy on Tuesday.

Attention is focused on Indian cricket icons Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma as the second phase of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25 approaches.

"Rohit has stepped down from the last match and given somebody else a chance. How many captains have done that in the past? Please tell me," he said.

Indian cricket team's humiliating 3-1 defeat in the Border-Gavaskar Trophy against Australia led to widespread criticism of the team. To regain form and sharpen their skills, several players were encouraged to participate in domestic cricket.

Yuvraj Singh, who shared the Indian dressing room with both and Virat Kohli, urged them to play in the second phase of the Ranji Trophy 2024-25. The former India cricketer highlighted the importance of domestic cricket,