The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) also made its stance on the matter clear in a recent review meeting, suggesting those available and eager to prolong their Test careers should play Ranji Trophy. But, Virat continues to maintain silence on the matter.

Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma trained with Mumbai for the Ranji Trophy's resumption, carrying a lean patch in recent months. Calls for top batters like Rohit and Virat Kohli to return to domestic cricket grow louder as both have struggled in Tests.

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.

Rishabh Pant has confirmed he will play his first Ranji Trophy match since 2018 but there is no confirmation on Virat Kohli yet. Harshit Rana will not play the clash against Saurashtra at Rajkot as he is part of the Indian T20I squad to face England.

Rishabh Pant is available for Delhi's Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra. DDCA yet to hear from Virat Kohli.

Pant will join the Delhi squad in Rajkot ahead of their match against Saurashtra, DDCA secretary Ashok Sharma said

India wicketkeeper-batter Rishabh Pant will play for Delhi against Saurashtra in the Ranji Trophy, starting on January 23.

Virat Kohli's availability for the Ranji Trophy remains uncertain, says DDCA. The team hopes for a positive decision soon.