West Zone announces squad for Duleep Trophy, appoints Ruturaj Gaikwad as captain
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jul 20, 2026, 4:41 PM
Last updated Jul 20, 2026
West Zone has announced its squad for the Duleep Trophy, scheduled to begin on August 23. Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead the team, with Shams Mulani as vice-captain. Prithvi Shaw has earned a spot following a strong season with Maharashtra, where he was the top run-scorer. Notable absences include Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer, both unavailable due to international commitments. The competition runs through September 10 at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence grounds in Bengaluru.
- •Duleep Trophy begins on August 23 and ends on September 10.
- •Ruturaj Gaikwad appointed captain of West Zone.
- •Prithvi Shaw joins the squad after a successful Ranji Trophy season.
- •Yashasvi Jaiswal and Shreyas Iyer will miss the tournament due to international commitments.
- •The Duleep Trophy will take place at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
- 4:41 PMYahoo Sports — Duleep Trophy 2026-27: West Zone announce star-studded squad, Ruturaj Gaikwad named captain
"Prithvi Shaw earned a spot on the West Zone Duleep Trophy squad. He impressed selectors with his performance for Maharashtra last domestic season. Ruturaj Gaikwad will captain the West Zone team in the upcoming tournament. The Duleep Trophy competition is scheduled to begin on August 23. This tournament marks the traditional start of the domestic cricket season.
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