Ranji Trophy: Mask Controversy, Siraj's Comeback, Jurel Misses Century on Day 1

• Mumbai vs Delhi match at BKC ground saw players like Sarfaraz Khan wearing masks due to excessive dust from nearby construction, raising player safety concerns.
• Hyderabad fast bowler Mohammed Siraj made a strong comeback, taking four wickets against Chhattisgarh after a subdued performance in the previous round.
• Maharashtra all-rounder Rajvardhan Hangargekar delivered his best performance, claiming five wickets against Madhya Pradesh, including captain Rajat Patidar.
• Uttar Pradesh wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel narrowly missed a century, scoring 96 runs before being dismissed by Vidarbha spinner Harsh Dubey, who took six wickets.
• The seventh and final round of the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 league stage commenced with 16 matches nationwide, though only three were live-streamed.

Why It Matters: Day 1 of Ranji Trophy's final league round featured a mask controversy, strong bowling, and a near-century.