By Admin 
Rajasthan’s star all-rounder Deepak Hooda created such a storm with the bat in Ranji Trophy 2025 that cricket fans have started demanding to see him in Team India’s jersey again. In the match being played at Sawai Mansingh Stadium in Jaipur, Deepak scored a brilliant double century (248 runs) against Mumbai. Thanks to his innings, Rajasthan pushed a big team like Mumbai on the back foot.
Hooda gave a strong reply with the bat
After failing with the bat in IPL 2025, Deepak Hooda has made a strong comeback in domestic cricket. Hooda, who scored a century against Chhattisgarh in the first match, scored a double century this time. Deepak, who came to bat at number four, scored 248 runs in 335 balls, which included 22 fours and 2 sixes. This was the second biggest innings of his Ranji career.
Hooda made a brilliant partnership of 263 runs with young batsman Karthik Sharma (139 runs), which completely tired the Mumbai bowlers. As soon as he was out, captain Mahipal Lomror declared Rajasthan’s innings at 617/6.
Star studded Mumbai team on backfoot
The Mumbai team, which includes names like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ajinkya Rahane, Sarfaraz Khan, Shardul Thakur and Tushar Deshpande, was seen struggling from the first day. The team could score only 254 runs in the first innings. Rajasthan got a huge lead of 363 runs.
Mumbai made a better start in the second innings and by the end of the third day’s play had scored 89 runs without wickets in 22 overs. Yashasvi Jaiswal is at the crease after scoring 56 runs in 56 balls, while Musheer Khan is supporting him by scoring 32 runs. However, Mumbai is still 274 runs behind Rajasthan and will have to bat long to avoid defeat.
Door open for return to Team India?
This performance of Deepak Hooda is a big message for the selectors. As an all-rounder, he is continuously improving and this double century has proved that he still has the hunger to play at the international level. If his form continues, his return to the Indian team will be only a matter of time.