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India.com
a day ago
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Duleep Trophy 2025-26: Squads, Format, Full Schedule - All You Need To Know
The 2025-26 Indian domestic cricket season will kick off with the Duleep Trophy, which will be played from August 28 to September 15. Organised by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), the red-ball tournament returns to its traditional zonal format with six teams: North Zone, South Zone, East Zone, West Zone, Central Zone, and North East Zone. This season the tournament will be played at the new Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru and will feature India Test captain Shubman Gill along with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Dhruv Jurel, Shardul Thakur, Kuldeep Yadav, Arshdeep Singh and Abhimanyu Easwaran, who all were part of the recently concluded Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy. Players like Shreyas Iyer, Ishan Kishan, and Mohammed Shami, who are eyeing their comeback will also be in action. Duleep Trophy 2025: Format Last season, the Duleep Trophy was played in a round-robin format. However, the return to the zonal format marks the comeback of the knockouts. Four teams, Central, East, North and NorthEast, will play the quarterfinal round. On the other hand, the finalists of the previous zonal edition (2023) - South Zone and West Zone - have received direct entry to the semifinals, facing the winners of the quarterfinals. Duleep Trophy 2025: Full Schedule Quarter-finals August 28-31, 2025: North Zone vs East Zone – Venue: BCCI COE Ground 1, Bengaluru August 28-31, 2025: Central Zone vs North East Zone – Venue: BCCI COE Ground 2, Bengaluru Semi-finals September 4-7, 2025: South Zone vs Winner QF1 – Venue: BCCI COE Ground 1, Bengaluru September 4-7, 2025: North Zone vs Winner QF2 – Venue: BCCI COE Ground 2, Bengaluru Final September 11-15, 2025: Final – Venue: BCCI COE Ground 1, Bengaluru Duleep Trophy 2025 Squads South Zone squad: Tilak Varma (c), Mohammed Azharuddeen (vc), Tanmay Agarwal, Devdutt Padikkal, Mohit Kale, Salman Nizar, Narayan Jagadeesan, Tripurana Vijay, R Sai Kishore, Tanay Thyagarajan, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Nidheesh MD, Ricky Bhui, Basil NP, Gurjapneet Singh, Snehal Kauthankar. East Zone squad: Ishan Kishan (c), Abhimanyu Easwaran (vc), Sandeep Patnaik, Virat Singh, Denish Das, Sridam Paul, Sharandeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra, Riyan Parag, Utkarsh Singh, Manishi, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep, Mohammed Shami. West Zone squad: Shardul Thakur (c), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Aarya Desai, Harvik Desai (wicket-keeper), Shreyas Iyer, Sarfaraz Khan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Jaymeet Patel, Manan Hingrajia, Saurabh Nawale (wicket-keeper), Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, Dharmandrasinh Jadeja, Tushar Deshpande, Arzan Nagwaswala North Zone squad: Shubman Gill (c), Shubham Khajuria, Ankit Kumar (vc), Ayush Badoni, Yash Dhull, Ankit Kalsi, Nishant Sandhu, Sahil Lotra, Mayank Dagar, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Anshul Kamboj, Auqib Nabi, Kanhaiya Wadhawan. Central Zone squad: Dhruv Jurel (c/wk), Rajat Patidar, Aryan Juyal, Danish Malewar, Sanjeet Desai, Kuldeep Yadav, Aditya Thakare, Deepak Chahar, Saransh Jain, Ayush Pandey, Shubham Sharma, Yash Rathod, Harsh Dubey, Manav Suthar, Khaleel Ahmed North East Zone squad: Yet to be announced
India.com
a day ago
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- India.com
Who Will Captain India in Asia Cup 2025? Know As Suryakumar Yadav Shares Update Post Surgery
India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has made an encouraging return to batting practice following his lower right abdomen surgery. After undergoing sports hernia surgery in Munich in late June 2025, the 34-year-old has been recovering steadily and was recently seen training at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE) in Bengaluru. Sharing a video on Instagram, Suryakumar expressed his excitement: 'Can't wait to be back doing what I love,' signaling progress in his fitness journey. The Asia Cup 2025, scheduled from September 9 to 28 in the UAE, marks a crucial tournament for Suryakumar as the Indian team prepares for a final T20I tune-up ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026. India will start their campaign on September 10 against UAE at Dubai International Cricket Stadium, followed by a high-profile clash with Pakistan on September 14, and then face Oman on September 19 in the group stage. If India reach the top two of their group, they will progress to the Super Fours stage, playing three more matches, with the finals set for September 28. While optimism remains high about Suryakumar's availability, the final call depends on medical clearance closer to the tournament. To focus on his rehabilitation, he withdrew from the Duleep Trophy 2025 and dedicated himself to strength-building, mobility exercises, and regaining match fitness at the NCA Bengaluru. Should he not recover in time, potential stand-in captains include Hardik Pandya, Shubman Gill, or Sanju Samson, but management is confident he will lead the side. Surya's Numbers Suryakumar's impact as a player goes beyond leadership. He has scored 2,598 T20I runs at a strike rate of 167.07, needing just 402 more to become the first player to reach 3,000 T20I runs with a strike rate above 160. He also requires one more century to equal the record of five T20I hundreds held by Rohit Sharma and Glenn Maxwell. Additionally, with 146 sixes, he is close to becoming the fifth player to hit 150 sixes in T20 internationals, possibly achieving this milestone in the Asia Cup opener. Asia Cup 2025 India Match Schedule: September 10: India vs UAE (Dubai International Cricket Stadium) September 14: India vs Pakistan (Dubai) September 19: India vs Oman (Dubai) Super Fours: September 21 to 26 (three matches against top qualifiers) Final: September 28 in UAE All matches will be T20 Internationals. India's Probable Squad for Asia Cup 2025 Openers: Abhishek Sharma Sanju Samson (wk) Yashasvi Jaiswal Middle-Order & Finishers: Suryakumar Yadav Tilak Varma Rinku Singh or Shreyas Iyer Shivam Dube or Riyan Parag Jitesh Sharma (wk) All-rounders: Hardik Pandya Axar Patel Spinners: Varun Chakaravarthy Kuldeep Yadav Pacers: Arshdeep Singh Harshit Rana Jasprit Bumrah (fitness permitting; if unavailable, Prasidh Krishna or Khaleel Ahmed could slot in)
India.com
2 days ago
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- India.com
Not only Rishabh Pant or Chris Woakes, This star player also batted with fractured finger in India vs England Test match, his name is...
Not only Rishabh Pant or Chris Woakes, This star player also played with fractured finger in India vs England Test match, his name is... New Delhi: The exciting five-match Test series between India and England ended in a 2-2 draw. Under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, the Indian team registered a historic win in the fifth and final Test played at The Oval. In this match, fast bowler Mohammed Siraj bowled brilliantly, taking a total of nine wickets, and played a crucial role in securing India's win by just six runs. Team India troubled by injuries During the series, the Indian team had to cope with injuries to several players. In the fourth Test, vice-captain Rishabh Pant suffered a thumb injury while batting, which ruled him out of the fifth Test. In addition, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, and Akash Deep were also sidelined due to injuries. Karun Nair's unseen injury Another injury story emerged from the series, which had not been in the news earlier. This involved middle-order batsman Karun Nair. According to reports, he suffered a minor fracture in his finger while facing a fast and bouncy delivery in the second innings of the fifth Test. Despite the injury, Nair contributed to the match, but he will now be away from the field for the next few weeks. Out of the Duleep Trophy This injury is particularly disappointing for Karun Nair, who made a comeback to Team India after eight years, as it will keep him out of the Duleep Trophy 2025 for Central Zone. The prestigious tournament is set to begin with a match between North Zone and East Zone from August 28. Great comeback in domestic cricket Karun Nair had delivered an impressive performance for Vidarbha in the 2024–25 domestic season, scoring 863 runs at an average of 53. He also helped put his team in a strong position by scoring a century against Kerala in the final. Recently, he returned to the Karnataka team after three years, having received an NOC from the Vidarbha Cricket Association. Fans were eagerly awaiting his return, but due to this injury, he will now have to take another break.
News18
3 days ago
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- News18
Jasprit Bumrah To Mohammed Siraj: 10 India Test Players Who'll Miss Duleep Trophy 2025
Last Updated: As many as 10 players, who featured in the recently concluded India-England Test series, will miss Duleep Trophy 2025, which is set to be played from August 28 to September 11. The 2025 edition of the Duleep Trophy will be played between six teams – North Zone, South Zone, East Zone, West Zone, Central Zone and Northeast Zone – from August 28 to September 11 across two venues in Bengaluru. Many Indian Test players, which also includes captain Shubman Gill, will feature in the Duleep Trophy, but as many as 10 players who featured in the recently concluded India-England Test series will not be seen in action during the Duleep Trophy. While some of them are unavailable due to injury-related issues, a few others were rested by their zonal teams. Here's a look: Next Photogallery
India.com
3 days ago
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Karun Nair To Miss Duleep Trophy 2025: What It Means For His Uncertain Test Career
Indian batter Karun Nair's return to Test cricket has hit a fresh roadblock. The Karnataka star, who made a long-awaited comeback to the national side after more than seven years, will miss the upcoming Duleep Trophy 2025 due to a finger fracture sustained during the fifth Test of the India vs England series at The Oval. Also Read: Who Is Haider Ali? Pakistan Cricketer Arrested In UK Over Rape Allegations During Shaheens' England Tour The setback not only sidelines him from a crucial domestic red-ball tournament but also casts fresh doubt over his place in India's Test squad for the upcoming home series against West Indies and South Africa. Injury at The Oval Adds to Nair's Struggles According to a Times of India report, Nair was struck on the hand by a rising delivery during India's second innings in the Oval Test, resulting in a minor fracture. Though the injury didn't gain much attention during the series, it will now force him out of the Central Zone side for the Duleep Trophy starting August 28. 'Karun Nair suffered a minor fracture on his finger after being struck by a rising delivery… Nair will not play for Central Zone in the upcoming Duleep Trophy,' the report confirmed. This absence could not have come at a worse time. Nair, who scored just 205 runs from 8 innings in England with only one half-century, was already battling for his place in the Test setup. His inability to convert starts into big scores has once again raised questions about his long-term future in India's red-ball plans. Selectors May Look to Shreyas Iyer for Middle-Order Stability With Nair ruled out, selectors could turn to Shreyas Iyer as a possible replacement in the Test squad. The Mumbai batter, known for his solid technique against spin and middle-order experience, is reportedly being considered for the upcoming home fixtures. India's Test middle order is undergoing a transition phase, and with competition from emerging talents, Nair's absence could mean losing out on yet another opportunity to cement his spot. From Vidarbha Success to Karnataka Return Interestingly, just last month, Nair rejoined Karnataka for the domestic season after spending three successful years with Vidarbha, where he played a pivotal role in their Ranji Trophy 2024-25 title win. He scored 863 runs at an average of 53, including a match-winning hundred in the final against Kerala. This purple patch had reignited hopes for his India comeback, which finally materialized in the England series after an eight-year gap. However, his lack of impactful performances at the highest level has left many wondering whether the domestic dominance can still translate into consistent international success. Duleep Trophy's Importance in Selection Race The Duleep Trophy has traditionally been a platform for fringe players to impress the selectors ahead of major international series. Missing it means Nair loses a key chance to prove his form and fitness before India's home Test season kicks off on October 2 against West Indies, just days after the Asia Cup 2025 final. For players on the selection fringe, every domestic outing counts. With youngsters knocking on the door, the competition for middle-order spots is fierce, making Nair's absence even more damaging to his career prospects. India's Injury Concerns Continue Nair's injury adds to a growing list of Indian players sidelined recently. In the same Oval Test, Rishabh Pant suffered a fractured toe and was ruled out, while Nitish Kumar Reddy, Arshdeep Singh, and Akash Deep also faced injury concerns. Despite this, India, under Shubman Gill's captaincy, managed a dramatic six-run win to level the five-Test series 2-2, with Mohammed Siraj starring with a nine-wicket match haul.
