Rohit Sharma confirmed his participation in Mumbai's upcoming Ranji Trophy fixture against Jammu and Kashmir on January 23.

India captain Rohit Sharma confirmed that he will feature in Mumbai’s next Ranji Trophy fixture against Jammu and Kashmir, beginning on January 23 at the MCA-BKC ground.

Team India captain Rohit Sharma confirmed his availability for Mumbai`s Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir. He also opened up about the need to take time off from a busy calendar amid the noise of star players` participation in domestic cricket.

Rohit scored only 31 runs in five innings in a disastrous tour of Australia, seeing him drop himself for the fifth Test in Sydney. India lost the series 3-1, and Rohit's future in the longest format of the game is up in the air.

India captain Rohit Sharma on Saturday confirmed his availability for Mumbai's next Ranji Trophy match against Jammu and Kashmir, but stressed on the need to take time off from a busy calendar amid the clamour for star players' participation in domestic cricket.

"Yes, I will," Rohit said, when he was probed about the same during the Champions Trophy squad announcement press conference.

The legendary Yuvraj Singh had a clear-cut response when asked whether Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma should play Ranji Trophy.

After the reports of uncertainty over Virat Kohli’s participation in the upcoming second round of Ranji Trophy, India skipper Rohit Sharma too has not yet confirmed his availability for the India’s premier domestic tournament.