The most prestigious red-ball competition in India is the Ranji Trophy. While most players choose to represent their home states, a select handful occasionally accept NOCs to switch teams. This could be due to a number of different factors. While problems with the existing board might be one of the causes, other possibilities include a lack of opportunity or a desire for a new challenge. This technique has also been experienced by certain well-known cricket players. In light of that, in this article we’ll look at a list of eight well-known cricketers from this era who have represented multiple Ranji teams.
1) MS Dhoni (Bihar and Jharkhand)
MS Dhoni is one of the popular cricketers of this age who have played for more than one Ranji Trophy Team. MSD began his career with Bihar, as depicted in his biopic. The Jharkhand Cricket Association, on the other hand, was established in 2000, and the squad debuted in the FC in 2004. Dhoni has since represented his home country while playing cricket. Although he was active in his early years, he was unable to devote much time to domestic cricket later on for obvious reasons.
2) Zaheer Khan (Baroda and Mumbai)
Legendary left-arm seamer Zak of India also competed for multiple Ranji Teams. He began his professional career with Baroda, where he played up till 2006. He eventually switched to Mumbai, where he played till 2014 for the most successful team.
3) Robin Uthappa (Karnataka, Saurashtra and Kerala)
Robbie moved to Saurashtra from Karnataka for the 2017 season. The key goal of this was to establish a steady run in the starting XI. He stayed there for two years, and as of 2019, he has been the Kerala representative. As a result, the former captain of Karnataka has played for three teams in his short domestic career.
4) Virender Sehwag (Delhi and Haryana)
Viru had a few problems with the Delhi cricket association towards the end of his career. As a result, the dashing opener switched his allegiance to Haryana. Before quitting domestic competition, Sehwag played in Haryana for one season.
