Shubman Gill returns to Ranji Trophy, set to play Punjab's next match

NEW DELHI: India Test and ODI captain Shubman Gill will return to action for Punjab in the 2026-27 Ranji Trophy season.TimesofIndia.com has learnt that Gill will play Punjab's second-round match against Chhattisgarh, starting on October 18.Gill missed Punjab's opening Ranji Trophy match against Assam in New Chandigarh. Former India U-19 captain Uday Saharan led Punjab in that game.Gill was named the ICC Men's Player of the Month for a record fifth time following his impressive performances in the ODI series against the West Indies.He matched West Indies captain Hayley Matthews, who has also won the award five times.