Rohit Sharma takes five-wicket haul on Ranji Trophy comeback as MP bowled out for 196
Left-arm pacer Sunil Kumar also made an impact with four wickets, while Auqib Nabi picked up one for 42. Madhya Pradesh were bowled out for 196, with captain Shubham Sharma top-scoring with 79.
Rohit Sharma made a strong return to the Ranji Trophy side with a five-wicket haul against Madhya Pradesh in their opening match of the 2026-27 season. The fast bowler dismissed the defending champions for 196 on Day 1 at the Sher-i-Kashmir Stadium in Srinagar, finishing with figures of 5/36 in 21.2 overs. Sunil Kumar and Auqib Nabi also contributed with the ball, while Madhya Pradesh captain Shubham Sharma top-scored with 79.
Rohit, who last played in the competition in October 2024, has taken 39 wickets in 22 first-class matches at an average of 34.66.
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