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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has played only eight First-Class matches, averaging under 18. (BCCI)

'Naming Sooryavanshi vice-captain was avoidable': Ex-batter slams zonal selectors

August 07, 2026 1:44 pm

Sooryavanshi has only featured in eight First-Class matches, scoring 207 runs at a 17.25 average with a solitary half-century.

L-R: Arshdeep Singh leads the pace attack while Kanhaiya Wadhawan will lead North Zone squad for Duleep Trophy 2026-27. (PTI)

North Zone squad for Duleep Trophy: Kanhaiya Wadhawan captain, Arshdeep Singh included

August 03, 2026 7:03 pm

Alongside Wadhawan, opener Qamran Iqbal, all-rounder Abdul Samad, left-arm spinner Abid Mushtaq, pacer Sunil Kumar, and fast bowler Yudhvir Singh have all earned their places.

Duleep Trophy 2026-27: The red-ball tournament will begin on August 23. (PTI Photo)

Duleep Trophy 2026-27: Squads, full match schedule, format, dates

August 03, 2026 4:13 pm

Duleep Trophy 2026-27: Here's a look at all the teams and schedule of the red-ball tournament, starting August 2026.

Rajat Patidar will lead defending champions Central Zone in the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy. (PTI Photo)

Rajat Patidar to lead Central Zone in Duleep Trophy 2026, Rinku named vice-captain

August 01, 2026 5:32 pm

Having beaten South Zone in the final last year, Patidar's side will open their campaign in the semi-final on August 30 at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of India celebrates after scoring his fifty runs during the 1st T20 International match between Zimbabwe and India at the Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe on July 23, 2026.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named East Zone vice-captain for 2026-27 Duleep Trophy

July 29, 2026 8:04 pm

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has rapidly risen through the ranks, becoming one of Indian cricket's most talked-about young prospects.

Ruturaj Gaikwad set to lead West Zone in Duleep Trophy

July 20, 2026 4:54 pm

The Duleep Trophy will be played at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru from August 23 to September 10. The tournament will retain its zonal format for the 2026-2027 season.

India's domestic cricket season to begin on August 23, U-23 events turn T20

May 20, 2026 10:50 pm

The Ranji Trophy will once again be played in two phases. The first phase of the league stage will run from October 11 to November 5, before the tournament will pause for white-ball domestic competitions.

Duleep Trophy: How Yash Rathod took centre stage with big hundreds

September 15, 2025 7:34 pm

Middle-order batsman hits 194 against South Zone and takes his team home on the final day

Siddarth fight for South with 192-run stand, but Central close to winning Duleep Trophy

September 15, 2025 12:42 am

South leads by a mere 64 runs, and Central should be able to surmount the target without much fuss on the fifth day on Monday

Yash Rathod makes 194 as Central extend command over South in Duleep Trophy final

September 13, 2025 10:47 pm

Central started the third day at a strong 384 for five, with Rathod on 137, and they made 511 before getting bowled out an hour into the post-lunch session.