Embattled India captain Rohit Sharma practised with the Mumbai team on Tuesday as the side geared up for the resumption of Ranji Trophy from January 23.
The 37-year-old, who endured a horror run with the bat during the five-Test series in Australia, took part in a morning practice session at the MCA-BKC ground in Bandra, suburban Mumbai.
Rohit managed just 31 runs across three Tests in Australia and was forced to drop himself from the series-deciding fifth and final Test in Sydney due to his poor form.
His Test future looks uncertain after a poor run with the bat, scoring just one fifty in his last 15 innings.
2024 was the least productive year for Rohit in Test cricket. He scored 619 runs in 26 innings across 14 matches, averaging 24.76.
He attended a review meeting on Sunday to assess the team's poor showing in Australia along with head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI's new secretary Devajit Saikia.
It remains to be seen if Rohit plays in Mumbai's next match against Jammu and Kashmir at the MCA-BKC ground in suburban Mumbai on January 23.
His last Ranji match for Mumbai was way back in 2015 against Uttar Pradesh.
"As is the process and routine owing to the gaps between tournaments, the management speaks with the players about their availability," a Mumbai Cricket Association official told PTI.
"Rohit will also be approached around the time of selection for the Ranji Trophy game against Jammu and Kashmir from January 23," he added when asked about Rohit's availability for the clash.
Rohit batted with Mumbai stalwart and his India teammate Ajinkya Rahane during the session.
His participation in the match may not be clear yet but it is learnt that Rohit will continue to practice with the team.
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