Ishan Kishan appointed captain of East Zone for Duleep Trophy
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 29, 2026, 8:03 PM
Last updated Jul 29, 2026
Ishan Kishan will lead the East Zone team in the Duleep Trophy, with Sooryavanshi serving as the vice-captain. The squad features Mohamed Shami and Mukesh, while Parag and Akash Deep were not selected due to recovery from surgeries. The tournament is set to take place in the coming weeks, providing a platform for players to showcase their skills ahead of the upcoming domestic season.
- •Ishan Kishan is the captain of East Zone for the Duleep Trophy.
- •Sooryavanshi has been named vice-captain.
- •Mohamed Shami and Mukesh are included in the squad.
- •Parag and Akash Deep are unavailable due to injury recovery.
- •The Duleep Trophy is set to begin soon.
- 8:03 PMYahoo Sports — Duleep Trophy 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named East Zone vice-captain led by Ishan Kishan
- 1:53 PMESPNcricinfo — Duleep Trophy: Kishan to captain East Zone; Sooryavanshi named vice-captain
"Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been appointed vice-captain for the East Zone squad. He will serve as deputy to Ishan Kishan in the Duleep Trophy 2026. Experienced pacer Mohammed Shami also returns to domestic cricket action. The squad features a blend of international cricketers and emerging talent. Riyan Parag and Akash Deep are absent due to rehabilitation.
"The squad includes Shami and Mukesh, while Parag and Akash Deep weren't considered as they continue to recuperate from surgeries
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External links- Yahoo SportsJul 29, 2026, 8:03 PMDuleep Trophy 2026: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named East Zone vice-captain led by Ishan Kishan
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been appointed vice-captain for the East Zone squad. He will serve as deputy to Ishan Kishan in the Duleep Trophy 2026. Experienced pacer Mohammed Shami also returns to domestic cricket action. The squad features a blend of international cricketers and emerging talent. Riyan Parag and Akash Deep are absent due to rehabilitation.
- ESPNcricinfoJul 29, 2026, 1:53 PMDuleep Trophy: Kishan to captain East Zone; Sooryavanshi named vice-captain
The squad includes Shami and Mukesh, while Parag and Akash Deep weren't considered as they continue to recuperate from surgeries
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