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Gaikwad named West Zone captain for upcoming Duleep Trophy

ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 21, 2026, 4:38 AM

Last updated Jul 21, 2026

Gaikwad named West Zone captain for upcoming Duleep Trophy
Summary

Ruturaj Gaikwad has been appointed captain of West Zone for the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy, set to open the domestic season. Shams Mulani will serve as vice-captain. The squad also features notable players such as Prithvi Shaw and Musheer Khan. This tournament is crucial as it marks the official start of the domestic cricket season.

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  • •Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead West Zone in the Duleep Trophy.
  • •Shams Mulani appointed as vice-captain.
  • •Prithvi Shaw and Musheer Khan included in the squad.
  • •The tournament opens the 2026-27 domestic cricket season.
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  • 4:38 AMESPNcricinfo — Gaikwad to lead West Zone in 2026-27 domestic season-opening Duleep Trophy
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Shams Mulani to be the team's vice-captain, while Prithvi Shaw and Musheer Khan have both been included in the squad

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