In a significant development for Indian domestic cricket, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Abhimanyu Easwaran have been named captains of the four squads that will compete in the much-anticipated Duleep Trophy. According to recent reports from Cricbuzz, most of the players who regularly represent India in senior squads will grace the tournament’s first round. However, notable absences include stalwarts like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, and Hardik Pandya. Additionally, veteran spinner R Ashwin will not be participating, and fast bowler Mohammed Shami is continuing his rehabilitation process and therefore unavailable.
Leading Team A will be the highly talented Shubman Gill. This squad will feature a mix of seasoned players and promising youngsters such as Riyan Parag, KL Rahul, Shivam Dube, and Kuldeep Yadav. Gill’s leadership skills and exceptional form will be crucial for the team as they aim to clinch the prestigious trophy.
Team B, helmed by the experienced Abhimanyu Easwaran, boasts an impressive lineup including Yashasvi Jaiswal, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, and Rishabh Pant. All-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy also joins the squad, although his participation is subject to passing fitness assessments. Easwaran’s experience in domestic circuits will be invaluable as he guides his team through the rigorous competition.
Ruturaj Gaikwad, who has been in stellar form in recent formats, will take charge of Team C. Gaikwad’s squad is bolstered by the inclusion of IPL sensation Suryakumar Yadav, rising star Sai Sudharsan, and the dependable Rajat Patidar. The squad’s batting lineup appears formidable, and with Gaikwad’s leadership, they are anticipated to be strong contenders for the title.
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Shreyas Iyer, known for his aggressive batting and sharp cricketing acumen, will lead Team D. His squad includes some of the brightest talents in Indian cricket like Devdutt Padikkal, the versatile all-rounder Axar Patel, and the emerging fast bowler Arshdeep Singh. Notably, Ishan Kishan makes his much-awaited return to action in this squad. Team D’s composition suggests a balanced mix of youth and experience, which will be pivotal in their quest for success.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced that players selected for India’s home Test series against Bangladesh will be replaced in the Duleep Trophy squads. This strategic move ensures that the players get ample opportunities across formats. The Duleep Trophy is set to commence on September 5, with Andhra Pradesh’s Anantapur and the iconic Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru serving as the venues. The first-class tournament will conclude on September 22, providing a platform for upcoming talents to showcase their skills on a grand stage.
The squads announced for the Duleep Trophy mirror the earlier updates from Cricbuzz in mid-July, which hinted at increased participation of national team players in domestic tournaments. This decision aligns with the broader objective of strengthening India’s domestic cricket structure, ensuring a steady pipeline of talented players advancing to the international level.
Here are the complete 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 fitness)
– Washington Sundar
– Ravindra Jadeja
– Mohammed 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
As the cricketing world turns its attention to this exciting tournament, fans are eager to see emerging talents and established stars in action. The Duleep Trophy promises to be a thrilling spectacle of skill, strategy, and sportsmanship, reinforcing its status as a crucial component of Indian cricket’s domestic structure.