Five reasons why people should watch the Ranji Trophy

#2 To get a glimpse of former Indian players:

Irfan Pathan will play in the Ranji Trophy in an attempt to regain some form and earn a call-up to the national side

Ranji Trophy also gives you the benefit of witnessing great Indian players showcase their cricketing skills on the domestic stage. Former Indian players turn to the Ranji trophy after a loss of form in an attempt to regain confidence and secure their place back in the national side.

There are a number of players who lack the skill to make it on the international stage but have made it big in Ranji cricket. The likes of Akash Chopra, Wasim Jaffer, Vinay Kumar, Ashok Malhotra, and Debasis Mohanty, for instance, had impressive domestic careers but unfortunately couldn’t enjoy a prolonged career at the international level. Although their service to their country hasn’t been that effective, their effect on grooming the younger players has been immense.

Watching former Indian cricketers ply their trade can inspire youngsters to take up the game and excel in it in the future.