Shami, Rahul, Jaiswal headline star cast as 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season begins today

Tridib Baparnash New Delhi, Oct 10 (UNI) The 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season begins on Sunday, with 38 teams competing for India's premier domestic First-Class title and several established internationals looking to make an impression ahead of upcoming assignments. The opening round features 19 scheduled matches across the country, although Arunachal Pradesh's participation against Nagaland remains uncertain because of a legal dispute between two factions of the Arunachal Cricket Association. The season will feature 138 matches, with the tournament divided into two phases around the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy. Mohammed Siraj, KL Rahul, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan,…