India, Jan. 22 -- The Shubman Gill vs Ravindra Jadeja duel was expected to headline the Ranji Trophy 6th round match between Punjab and Saurashtra, but neither India's Test captain nor one of the country's top all-rounders could create an impact on Day 1. Jadeja was out for 7 off six balls, while Gill departed for a second-ball duck as 15 wickets already tumbled on the opening day.

Both Gill and Jadeja have been under the firing line - Jadeja for his prolonged slump in form with the bat, and Gill for his captaincy. The skipper got himself back in form with back-to-back fifties during India's recent 2-1 series defeat to New Zealand at home, but hasn't been able to swim out of troubled waters yet. This was Gill's first Ranji Trophy match s...