Domestic players gear up for Duleep Trophy as new season approaches
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 22, 2026, 7:33 PM
Last updated Aug 22, 2026
The Duleep Trophy begins on August 27, featuring key domestic talents aiming for national selection. Players like Sarfaraz Khan, who made his Test debut in 2024, and Auqib Nabi, showcasing 104 wickets in recent seasons, lead the charge. Young prospects Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and R Smaran look to establish themselves, while established players like Mohammed Shami eye comebacks. The tournament serves as crucial preparation for the Ranji Trophy and upcoming international fixtures against New Zealand and Australia.
- •Duleep Trophy starts on August 27 at BCCI Centre of Excellence.
- •Sarfaraz Khan scored 1538 runs in two Ranji seasons before debuting.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, aims to showcase longer-format capabilities.
- •Smaran was the highest run-scorer in the previous Ranji Trophy season.
- •Selectors will consider performances for future tours against New Zealand and Australia.
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"In India's cricketing evolution, domestic artists are vying for spots on the national team. The inspiring tales of Sarfaraz Khan and Auqib Nabi motivate budding cricketers as they prepare for the Duleep Trophy. Emerging stars like Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and R Smaran are lighting up red-ball cricket with their talent, while Harsh Dubey and SK Rasheed aim to make impactful performances that grab selectors’ attention for upcoming Test series.
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