January 17, 2026, pulses with the unyielding spirit of Indian domestic cricket as the Ranji Trophy enters its most grueling phase, with Round 4 delivering nail-biting finishes and prodigious talents under the winter sun. From the lush greens of Wankhede to the dusty turns of Chepauk, 28 Elite teams battle in a format that has birthed legends, now amplified by BCCI’s live DRS feeds and women’s parallel leagues.