In a significant development for Indian domestic cricket, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Abhimanyu Easwaran have been officially named as the captains of the four teams for the upcoming Duleep Trophy. According to reports from Cricbuzz, a majority of India’s senior squad players have been drafted in to play in the tournament’s first round, with notable exceptions such as Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya choosing to sit this round out. Additionally, R Ashwin hasn’t been selected, while Mohammed Shami continues his rehabilitation process.
Shubman Gill will take the reins of Team A, which boasts an impressive lineup featuring names like Riyan Parag, KL Rahul, Shivam Dube, and Kuldeep Yadav. The team is further strengthened by the presence of emerging talents and experienced campaigners, making them a formidable contender.
Meanwhile, Team B will be captained by Abhimanyu Easwaran. This team comprises promising young talents alongside seasoned players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant. Allrounder Nitish Reddy has also been included in the squad, although his participation is conditional on his fitness status.
On the other hand, Team C will be under the leadership of Ruturaj Gaikwad. This squad includes a blend of attacking and versatile players like Suryakumar Yadav, Sai Sudharsan, and Rajat Patidar, capable of turning any game around with their batting prowess.
. The dynamic Ishan Kishan is also set to return to action with Team D, which will be led by Shreyas Iyer. Team D’s lineup features talents like Devdutt Padikkal, Axar Patel, and Arshdeep Singh, ensuring a well-rounded unit.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has confirmed that players who will represent India in the home Test series against Bangladesh will be replaced in their respective Duleep Trophy teams. This first-class tournament is scheduled to begin on September 5 and will be hosted at Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur and Bengaluru’s Chinnaswamy Stadium. The tournament is expected to conclude on September 22.
The rosters for the Duleep Trophy are in line with a mid-July update provided by Cricbuzz, indicating a potential increase in national team players participating in the domestic competition. This step aims to not only promote domestic cricket but also to help players maintain their form and readiness for international duties.
Here’s a detailed look at the squads for the Duleep Trophy:
**Team A:**
– Shubman Gill (C)
– Mayank Agarwal
– Riyan Parag
– Dhruv Jurel
– KL Rahul
– Tilak Varma
– Shivam Dube
– Tanush Kotian
– Kuldeep Yadav
– Akash Deep
– Prasidh Krishna
– Khaleel Ahmed
– Avesh Khan
– Vidwath Kaverappa
– Kumar Kushagra
– Shaswat Rawat
**Team B:**
– Abhimanyu Easwaran (C)
– Yashasvi Jaiswal
– Sarfaraz Khan
– Rishabh Pant
– Musheer Khan
– Nitish Kumar Reddy* (*subject to clearing fitness tests)
– Washington Sundar
– Ravindra Jadeja
– Mohammad Siraj
– Yash Dayal
– Mukesh Kumar
– Rahul Chahar
– R Sai Kishore
– Mohit Awasthi
– N Jagadeesan (WK)
**Team C:**
– Ruturaj Gaikwad (C)
– Sai Sudharsan
– Rajat Patidar
– Abishek Porel (WK)
– Suryakumar Yadav
– B Indrajith
– Hrithik Shokeen
– Manav Suthar
– Umran Malik
– Vyshak Vijaykumar
– Anshul Khamboj
– Himanshu Chauhan
– Mayank Markande
– Aryan Juyal (WK)
– Sandeep Warrier
**Team D:**
– Shreyas Iyer (C)
– Atharva Taide
– Yash Dubey
– Devdutt Padikkal
– Ishan Kishan (WK)
– Ricky Bhui
– Saransh Jain
– Axar Patel
– Arshdeep Singh
– Aditya Thakare
– Harshit Rana
– Tushar Deshpande
– Akash Sengupta
– KS Bharat (WK)
– Saurabh Kumar
This year’s Duleep Trophy promises a showcase of talent and an excellent opportunity for players to make a strong case for their inclusion in the national squad. With a mix of seasoned international cricketers and promising young stars, fans can expect a highly competitive and entertaining tournament.