After the continuous poor performance of star Indian players in Australia, former cricketers have advised Team India to play domestic cricket. Ranji Trophy is going to start soon and former cricketers have advised veterans like Virat Kohli to Rohit Sharma to play in this red ball cricket. Let us know what everyone from Sunil Gavaskar to Ravi Shastri has said for the star players and also know when the famous cricketers of India last played Ranji Trophy.

When did Rohit-Virat play Ranji Trophy?

It has been almost 10 years since Rohit Sharma last played in Ranji. He was last seen in Ranji Trophy in 2015. Whereas Virat was last seen in Ranji Trophy in the year 2012. When both the legends flopped on the Australia tour, it becomes very important for them to play in this Ranji Trophy season. However, it remains to be seen what happens next. Apart from this, star players like Rishabh Pant, Shubman Gill and KL Rahul have also not played in Ranji Trophy for years. Rahul last participated in Ranji in the year 2015. Whereas young cricketers Shubhman Gill and Rishabh Pant both last played in Ranji Trophy in the year 2018.

Shastri gave this advice

Former India head coach Ravi Shastri, while giving advice to Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, said on ICC review, 'If they have a chance, they should play domestic cricket. To play Test cricket, it is important that you play domestic cricket, so that you can stay connected with the new generation and help them with your experience. The most important thing is that you will face spin bowling more. When you have to face spin bowling in India, you get a chance to learn.

Gavaskar had said this

Only after the Sydney Test was over, Indian legend Sunil Gavaskar had asked the star players to play in Ranji Trophy. Although he did not take the name of any player. Gavaskar said that 'the next round of Ranji Trophy is on 23rd January. Let's see how many players play in this team. If you do not play that match then I say that Gautam Gambhir will have to take some tough decisions.

Former cricketer Deepdas Gupta, while talking on Star Sports, has asked Rohit Sharma to play domestic cricket. He asked, 'Is that hunger still inside Rohit Sharma? He has achieved a lot individually and as a captain. Rohit was looking good in the last innings in Australia but no runs came from his bat. However, is he ready to sacrifice now? Now the next Test series (in England) is in June. Till then whatever red ball cricket you have is only for now.