Kohli and Rohit likely to skip Ranji Trophy without penalties from BCCI

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are not expected to face penalties for skipping the upcoming Ranji Trophy, unlike Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan last year. The BCCI had previously mandated participation in domestic cricket for players not on national duty. A BCCI official stated that the current emphasis on domestic cricket is not a strict requirement. However, players who miss the Ranji Trophy without valid reasons may affect their future selection for the national team. The BCCI's recent discussions followed concerns over India's batting performance in Australia. Kohli and Rohit had previously missed the Duleep Trophy, raising questions about their readiness for the upcoming season.