Ishan Kishan and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi discuss captaincy after Duleep Trophy final win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 12, 2026, 5:30 AM
Last updated Sep 12, 2026
East Zone secured victory in the Duleep Trophy 2026/27 final against South Zone, led by captain Ishan Kishan. Following the match, Kishan and his teammate Vaibhav Sooryavanshi engaged in a publicized light-hearted exchange regarding the team's successful Decision Review System calls. Kishan, who was named Player of the Match after scoring over 350 runs across both innings, credited the 15-year-old for his confidence during tactical decisions. During the interaction, Kishan identified leadership qualities in Sooryavanshi and mentioned the teenager as a potential future captain for the side. The East Zone camp maintained a positive atmosphere throughout the tournament, with both players highlighting the importance of team enjoyment alongside their performance. The win concludes a successful campaign for East Zone in the domestic competition.
- •Ishan Kishan scored over 350 runs across two innings in the Duleep Trophy final.
- •East Zone defeated South Zone to win the 2026/27 Duleep Trophy title.
- •Kishan named Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a potential future captain during a post-match interview.
- •The pair engaged in a humorous discussion regarding the execution of team DRS reviews.
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — 'Future captain, maybe?': Ishan Kishan's banter with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi goes viral - WATCH
"Ishan Kishan had a memorable final, scoring more than 350 runs across the two innings, including a stunning 270 in the first innings, and was named Player of the Match. Kishan and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi shared a fun moment after East Zone’s memorable Duleep Trophy 2026/27 triumph.
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