Rohit Sharma takes five-wicket haul on Ranji Trophy comeback as MP bowled out for 196

Defending champions Jammu and Kashmir started their Ranji Trophy 2026-27 marketing campaign with a robust bowling efficiency, dismissing Madhya Pradesh for 196 on Day 1 of their season opener on the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar on Sunday. J&Okay had made historical past earlier this 12 months by profitable their maiden Ranji Trophy title.The standout performer was quick bowler Rohit Sharma, who marked his return to the Ranji Trophy aspect after practically two years with a five-wicket haul. The 32-year-old completed with figures of 5/36 in 21.2 overs, having final performed within the competitors in October 2024, when he went wicketless towards Services.Left-arm pacer Sunil Kumar additionally made an influence with 4 wickets, whereas Auqib Nabi picked up one for 42. Madhya Pradesh have been bowled out for 196, with captain Shubham Sharma top-scoring with 79. J&Okay misplaced one wicket and reached 3/1 by stumps on the opening day.Before the match towards Madhya Pradesh, Rohit had performed 22 first-class matches and brought 39 wickets at a mean of 34.66. This was his second five-wicket haul in first-class cricket.He has additionally featured in eight List A matches and 5 T20 video games, taking a mixed eight wickets throughout the 2 codecs. He is but to take a wicket in T20 cricket.Rohit was additionally named in Jammu and Kashmir’s squad for the Irani Cup earlier this month however didn’t characteristic within the enjoying XI, as Rest of India secured a 167-run victory in Srinagar.