The Duleep Trophy, India’s premier domestic cricket competition, continues to be a proving ground for emerging talents. Featuring top cricketers from across the nation, the tournament has traditionally served as a stepping stone for players eyeing a spot in the national team. The format, which pits zonal teams against each other, adds a unique flavor to the competition. Recent years have seen a revival in its significance, with selectors keenly observing performances. The Duleep Trophy remains vital for assessing the readiness of players for the international stage, making it an essential fixture in India’s cricket calendar.
Duleep Trophy 2024: Full Squad
The BCCI has revealed the squads for the 2024-25 Duleep Trophy, sparking plenty of chatter. Big names like Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah, and Ravichandran Ashwin have been left out, surprising many fans. However, Ishan Kishan makes a return, adding excitement to the lineup. Shubman Gill, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Shreyas Iyer will captain their respective teams. The tournament kicks off on September 5, 2024, in Anantapur and Bengaluru, marking the start of the domestic red-ball cricket season.
Emerging talents like Riyan Parag, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Devdutt Padikkal will join seasoned pros like KL Rahul, Kuldeep Yadav, and Rishabh Pant. With the mix of experience and youth, the Duleep Trophy promises to be an intense battle. Rinku Singh, another fan-favorite, also misses out, raising questions about selection choices. While some may question the absence of senior players, the focus remains on the opportunity this tournament presents for emerging stars to shine. This edition of the Duleep Trophy will serve as a vital platform for players looking to cement their place in the national team, making every match a must-watch. The competition will be fierce, with each player eager to make an impact.
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*, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohd 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 lyer (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.
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