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Ranji Trophy: Five things to watch out for in the new season

As the premier red-ball tournament launches into a new calendar starting Sunday, observers are tracking how teenager Vaibhav Sooryavanshi will manage the slower pace of multi-day cricket following his breakthrough in the Indian Premier League. The young batter will sit out the opening match for Bihar due to national duties, leaving his immediate availability uncertain.

Meanwhile, defending champions Jammu and Kashmir prepare to defend their historic title following a breakthrough final victory over Karnataka, with pace bowler Auqib Nabi returning to sustain his wicket-taking form after earning a limited-overs national call-up.

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