Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Squad, Fixtures, List of Players | Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association

The Uttar Pradesh Cricket Association has announced its squad for the upcoming Ranji Trophy 2024-25 Elite C group stage. With a mix of youth and experience, the team will aim to make a strong start to their campaign. Uttar Pradesh has a history of performing well in the domestic circuit and will look to build on this legacy under the leadership of Aryan Juyal, who will captain the side.

Uttar Pradesh Squad for Ranji Trophy 2024-25

The UP squad boasts a well-balanced mix of young talent and experienced players. Aryan Juyal, a promising wicketkeeper-batsman, will lead the team. He will be supported by the likes of Nitish Rana and Priyam Garg, two players with experience in both domestic and international formats, providing the team with depth in the batting lineup. The bowling attack is spearheaded by seasoned campaigners such as Ankit Rajpoot and Yash Dayal, while Saurabh Kumar adds valuable all-round abilities.

The full squad for Uttar Pradesh's Ranji Trophy campaign is as follows:

• Aryan Juyal (Captain & Wicketkeeper)
• Swastik Chikara
• Priyam Garg
• Madhav Kaushik
• Akshdeep Nath
• Nitish Rana
• Saurabh Kumar
• Ankit Rajpoot
• Yash Dayal
• Aaditya Sharma
• Aaqib Khan
• Kritagya Singh
• Vipraj Nigam
• Shivam Sharma
• Siddharth Yadav
• Vijay Kumar

Fixtures: Uttar Pradesh's Opening Matches

Uttar Pradesh will start their Ranji Trophy campaign with two important matches:

• Uttar Pradesh vs Jharkhand – October 11-14, 2024
• Uttar Pradesh vs Kerala – October 18-21, 2024

Both matches are crucial for Uttar Pradesh as they aim to gather early momentum in the Elite C group stage and push for qualification to the knockout rounds.

Star Player to Watch: Nitish Rana

One of the standout players for Uttar Pradesh is Nitish Rana, a dynamic all-rounder with experience at the international level. Rana has proven his capabilities with both bat and ball, and his leadership skills will add further value to the team. His ability to adapt to different match situations and handle pressure makes him a key player for Uttar Pradesh’s campaign. Whether it's chasing down a tough total or picking crucial wickets, Rana’s all-round skills will be pivotal for UP.

In addition, Priyam Garg and Saurabh Kumar will be other players to watch, with Garg's consistency at the top order and Saurabh Kumar’s valuable contributions with both bat and ball expected to play a major role.