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Shivam Sharma Replaces Injured Prashant Veer in UP's Ranji Trophy Clash

Uttar Pradesh drafted left-arm spinner Shivam Sharma into their playing eleven as a Serious Injury Replacement for the injured all-rounder Prashant Veer. Veer, a high-value IPL buy, sustained a shoulder injury while fielding and is expected to be out for at least three weeks. This marks only the second use of the new Serious Injury Replacement rule in the Ranji Trophy since its introduction. Meanwhile, Jharkhand strengthened their position in the match, with Kumar Kushagra scoring a century to help his team near a 500-run total.

Key Points: Shivam Sharma Replaces Injured Veer in Ranji Trophy Match

  • Shivam Sharma replaces injured Prashant Veer
  • Veer sidelined for 3 weeks after shoulder injury
  • Second use of Serious Injury Replacement rule in Ranji Trophy
  • Jharkhand in strong position nearing 500 runs
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Shivam replaces injured Veer in Uttar Pradesh's Ranji Trophy game against Jharkhand

UP's Shivam Sharma replaces injured Prashant Veer as a Serious Injury Replacement in the Ranji Trophy match against Jharkhand. Details inside.

"This is only the second instance of the Serious Injury Replacement rule being invoked in the Ranji Trophy"

Lucknow, Jan 23

Uttar Pradesh's left-arm spinner Shivam Sharma on Friday was drafted into the side's playing eleven as a Serious Injury Replacement for all-rounder Prashant Veer, who sustained a shoulder injury while fielding just before lunch on the opening day of the Ranji Trophy Elite Group C match.

Veer, who recently fetched the highest bid for an uncapped player at last year's IPL auction (Rs 14.2 crore by Chennai Super Kings), is expected to be sidelined for at least three weeks. This is only the second instance of the Serious Injury Replacement rule being invoked in the Ranji Trophy since its introduction ahead of the ongoing domestic season.

Shivam has bowled 18 overs so far in the match, conceding 66 runs and claiming the prized wicket of centurion, wicketkeeper-batter Kumar Kushagra. The timeline of Veer's recovery will keep five-time champions CSK anxious, considering IPL 2026 is expected to begin from March 26.

Earlier, in October 2025, Bengal batter Kazi Junaid Saifi had come in as a serious injury replacement for injured opener Sudip Chatterjee during the Bengal-Gujarat Ranji Trophy fixture at the Eden Gardens in Kolkata, thus becoming the first player to feature in a playing eleven of a Ranji Trophy game under the new rule.

Before this, the rule was first used in Duleep Trophy, when Saurashtra wicketkeeper Harvik Desai was replaced by Maharashtra's Saurabh Nawale in the West Zone side. Meanwhile, Jharkhand tightened their grip on the ongoing contest at tea on day two at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium.

The ongoing game is important for both teams to maintain their place in the race to Ranji Trophy knockouts. After opener Sharandeep Singh's century on the first day, Kushagra added 102 runs to take Jharkhand close to the 500-run mark.

- IANS

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Priya S
Injuries are part of the game, but the timing is terrible for UP. Shivam taking Kushagra's wicket is a big positive though! The Ranji Trophy is so crucial for finding real talent. 🏏
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Aman W
CSK management must be having sleepless nights! 14.2 crore is no small amount. The Serious Injury Replacement rule is a good step forward for domestic cricket. Protects teams a bit.
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Sarah B
Interesting to see this rule in action. It brings domestic cricket more in line with professional leagues. Jharkhand seems to be in a commanding position. UP has a mountain to climb.
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Karthik V
As a cricket fan, I have a respectful criticism. While the replacement rule is good, the article focuses too much on the IPL angle. Ranji Trophy deserves its own spotlight, not just as an IPL audition.
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Nikhil C
Kushagra scoring a century and Shivam getting his wicket – that's a proper sub-plot! Hope the match gets exciting. UP needs to fight back hard. Domestic season is always unpredictable.

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