Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Squad, Fixture, List of Players - Gujarat Cricket Association

The Gujarat Cricket Association (GCA) has officially announced its squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy 2024-25 season. With a strong mix of youth and experience, Chintan Gaja will lead the team as captain, while Umang Kumar has been appointed as the vice-captain. The team aims to build on its past successes and compete fiercely in India’s prestigious domestic cricket tournament.

Gujarat Squad for Ranji Trophy 2024-25:

1. Chintan Gaja (Captain)
2. Aarya Desai
3. Priyank Panchal
4. Het Patel
5. Urvil Patel (WK)
6. Arzan Nagwaswalla
7. Umang Kumar (Vice-Captain)
8. Siddharth Desai
9. Manan Hingrajia
10. Priyajitsing Jadeja
11. Tejas Patel
12. Jaymeet Patel
13. Rishi Patel
14. Rinkesh Vaghela
15. Vishal Jayswal

Leadership and Key Players:

Chintan Gaja, known for his leadership and bowling skills, has been handed the captaincy. His vast experience with Gujarat will be crucial as the team aims to have a successful campaign. The team's vice-captain, Umang Kumar, will provide strong support with his all-round capabilities, and together they will form the leadership core.

In addition, Priyank Panchal, one of Gujarat’s most experienced and dependable batters, will once again be a key figure in the top order. His consistent performances over the years make him one of the stalwarts in the squad. Het Patel and Urvil Patel, with the latter being the wicketkeeper, bring a lot of promise to Gujarat’s batting lineup, while Arzan Nagwaswalla, a left-arm pacer who has represented India A, will lead the bowling attack.

The inclusion of promising youngsters like Aarya Desai and Manan Hingrajia adds freshness to the squad, while seasoned players like Siddharth Desai and Rinkesh Vaghela will add depth to both the bowling and batting departments.

Fixture and Preparations:

The Gujarat team will soon begin its preparations for the upcoming Ranji Trophy season, with fixtures expected to be released soon. The team is anticipated to participate in a preparatory camp in Ahmedabad, focusing on fine-tuning their strategies, fitness, and team cohesion ahead of the first match.

With the Ranji Trophy being one of the most competitive tournaments in domestic cricket, Gujarat will look to perform consistently throughout the season to secure a strong position in the group stages and make a deep run into the knockout rounds.

Eyes on the Trophy:

Gujarat has enjoyed a strong record in domestic cricket over the past few years, having won the Ranji Trophy in 2016-17. This season, the squad will be looking to replicate that success with a balanced combination of experienced campaigners and talented young players. The team’s coaching staff and management are confident that Gujarat has the depth and quality to challenge for the title once again.

The upcoming season promises to be an exciting one for Gujarat cricket fans, with several talented players poised to make their mark. With the leadership of Chintan Gaja and the support of seasoned performers like Priyank Panchal and Arzan Nagwaswalla, Gujarat is gearing up for what could be a thrilling campaign.