Tamil Nadu has been one of the more dominant sides in the Indian domestic setup.
Jharkhand failed to qualify for the knockout stage in the previous edition.
Odisha will open its Ranji Trophy 2015-16 season in an away game against a strengthened Vidarbha side.
Services experienced their golden years under the leadership of former Indian cricketer Lt. Col Hemu Adhikari.
In their 143 appearances in Ranji Trophy cricket, Tripura have tasted victory in only seven games.
Punjab failed to make it to the knockout stage in the previous season.
Uttar Pradesh have a long shot at the title, but a shot nonetheless.
Had Gujarat played with the combined might of Saurashtra and Baroda, there is little doubt as to the greatness they would have achieved.
Mumbai Ranji Team has won the Ranji title 40 times so far.