Kanhaiya Wadhawan named North Zone captain for Duleep Trophy
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 10:14 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
Kanhaiya Wadhawan, a wicketkeeper-batter from Jammu and Kashmir, has been appointed as captain of the North Zone team for the upcoming Duleep Trophy. The selectors included six players from Jammu and Kashmir’s recent Ranji Trophy-winning squad, highlighting their success. Wadhawan, 23, made a notable return to first-class cricket last season, scoring 474 runs and helping his team secure their first Ranji title. He previously participated in the 2025 Duleep Trophy, where he averaged 49.50 in two matches. His leadership will be tested as the tournament approaches.
- •Wadhawan replaces Arshdeep Singh as captain for North Zone.
- •Ayush Badoni serves as vice-captain.
- •North Zone includes six players from the Ranji Trophy-winning Jammu and Kashmir team.
- •Wadhawan scored 474 runs in the last Ranji Trophy season.
- •Duleep Trophy is an important fixture in Indian domestic cricket.
- 10:14 PMYahoo Sports — Who is Kanhaiya Wadhawan? J&K wicketkeeper to lead North Zone in Duleep Trophy
"Jammu and Kashmir wicketkeeper-batter Kanhaiya Wadhawan was named captain of the North Zone team for the upcoming Duleep Trophy on Monday. The 23-year-old will lead a squad that includes India pacer Arshdeep Singh and Delhi batter Ayush Badoni, who has been appointed vice-captain. The selectors rewarded Jammu and Kashmir's historic Ranji Trophy-winning campaign by including six players from the side.
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