Duleep Trophy begins from August 28 in Bengaluru
All matches will be played at the Centre of Excellence grounds in a knockout format, featuring six zones – South, Central, West, East, North, and North-East. South Zone and West Zone have been seeded directly into the semifinals.
The quarterfinals, scheduled from August 28 to 31, will see North Zone take on East Zone and Central Zone face North-East Zone. The winners will advance to the semifinals, to be held from September 4 to 7, followed by the final from September 11.
The Duleep Trophy, which was played among zonal teams until the 2015-16 season, was replaced by randomly selected teams – India A, B, C, and D – between 2016-17 and 2019-20. The tournament reverted to its zonal format in 2022-23 but again used the A-B-C-D structure last year. Following a decision at the BCCI's last AGM, the zonal system is now reinstated. The competition was also on hold for two seasons due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
Meanwhile, Nagpur will host the upcoming Irani Cup, with defending Ranji Trophy champions Vidarbha set to face Rest of India in the annual five-day fixture.
A key talking point ahead of the game is the status of Karun Nair, who played a pivotal role in Vidarbha's title-winning run last season but has since returned to Karnataka. He has not been picked in the South Zone Duleep Trophy squad.
UNI BDN ARN
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
India.com
an hour ago
- India.com
All Major Records Broken By Mohammed Siraj During IND vs ENG Test Series: Wickets, Overs And More
photoDetails english 2941438 Mohammed Siraj was a standout performer with the ball in the India vs England Test series of 2025, which ended in a thrilling 2-2 draw. During the whole 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series, his fiery bowling and relentless spirit impressed cricket fans across the globe. Lion-hearted Siraj, who claimed a sensational five-wicket haul (5/104) in the fifth Test and helped India beat England by 6 runs at the Oval, achieved significant records and milestones during the series. Here's list of major records broken or achieved by Siraj during the IND vs ENG series: Updated:Aug 04, 2025, 08:47 PM IST Most Wickets For Mohammed Siraj In A Test Series 1 / 7 Mohammed Siraj emerged as the highest wicket-taker in the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, claiming 23 wickets across the five Tests. This is the highest wicket tally (23) in a Test series for Siraj in his career. (Pic credit: BCCI) India in England Test Series 2025 - 23 Wickets India in Australia Test Series 2024/25 - 20 Wickets Pataudi Trophy 2021(Ind in Eng) - 18 Wickets Border-Gavaskar Trophy 2020/21 - 13 Wickets India in South Africa Test Series 2023/24 - 9 Wickets Most Wickets For India In A Test Series In England 2 / 7 Mohammed Siraj equalled Jasprit Bumrah for the record of taking most wickets (23) for India in a Test series. (Pic credit: BCCI) Most 4 Or More Wickets In An Innings For India In England 3 / 7 Mohammed Siraj now has taken 4 or more wickets in an Innings for India in England for the 7th time, elevating his reputation as a formidable pacer in English conditions. (Pic credit: BCCI) Mohammed Siraj - 7 Jasprit Bumrah - 5 Ishant Sharma - 4 Kapil Dev - 3 Mohammed Shami - 3 Most Overs For Siraj In A Test Series 4 / 7 During the 2025 Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Mohammed Siraj bowled 185.3 overs, which is most by him in a Test series in his career. This remarkable workload highlighted Siraj's endurance and importance in India's bowling attack. (Pic credit: BCCI) 1,000 Balls Bowled In IND vs ENG 2025 Series 5 / 7 Mohammed Siraj also became one of the few bowlers to deliver over 1,000 balls in a Test series. He bowled a total of 1113 deliveries during the 2025 India vs England Test series. (Pic credit: BCCI) Second Most Wickets For India In England 6 / 7 Mohammed Siraj has now taken second most wickets for India in a Test series in England. (Pic credit: BCCI) Jasprit Bumrah - 51 Wickets Ishant Sharma - 51 Wickets Mohammed Siraj - 46 Wickets Kapil Dev - 43 Wickets Mohammed Shami - 38 Wickets Most Wickets For India In England In Won Matches 7 / 7 Mohammed Siraj has now taken most wickets for India in England in the matches, which the team has won. (Pic credit: BCCI) Mohammed Siraj - 25 Wickets (21.2 Avg) Ishant Sharma - 16 Wickets (19.9 Avg) Jasprit Bumrah - 14 Wickets (14.4 Avg) Anil Kumble - 13 Wickets (22.7 Avg) Akash deep -12 Wickets (29.3 Avg)
Hindustan Times
2 hours ago
- Hindustan Times
Irfan Pathan's post after IND beat ENG to level series causes a storm after fans accuse him of targeting Kohli, Bumrah
If Hollywood producers need to make a movie on cricket, then the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy will be the script for interested directors. The five-match Test series was a blockbuster thriller as India managed to outfox England in the final Test. Mohammed Siraj's bowling heroics saw the visitors clinch a win in London and also level the series. Irfan Pathan has been accused of taking a dig at Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. The series was pure entertainment, and even before it began, fans were treated to a selection drama. It began with Rohit Sharma surprisingly announcing his retirement from Tests on May 7. It was a surprise for fans, who expected him to lead the team in the five-match series. Then came Virat Kohli's Test retirement announcement on May 12, and the selectors were posed with a big question. How would India manage without two of their most senior stars? Well, the BCCI named Shubman Gill as the new Test skipper, Rishabh Pant as the vice-captain and it looks like it has gone according to plan. The final Test match also didn't have Jasprit Bumrah, who was ruled out. Fans initially thought it was due to workload management, but recent reports state that he sustained an injury. What did Irfan Pathan say? Taking to X, former India cricketer Irfan Pathan lavished praise on the Indian team for managing to level the series. In one of his posts, Irfan also stated, 'This series reminds everyone once again CRICKET DOESN'T STOP FOR ANYONE!' Many fans interpreted the post as an indirect dig at Kohli and Bumrah, for announcing their retirements before the series. One fan asked, 'Why are you so salty with Kohli?' Here are the other reactions- It wasn't an easy scenario for India on Day 5 either, as England needed only 35 runs. Meanwhile, the visitors required four wickets. But a brilliant bowling display by Mohammed Siraj saw Indian clinch an improbable victory, and the pacer also took a five-wicket haul.
&w=3840&q=100)
Business Standard
2 hours ago
- Business Standard
Bumrah had been ruled out of ENG vs IND 5th Test due to injury: Report
India's ace pacer Jasprit Bumrah was notably absent from the fifth and final Test against England at The Oval, prompting speculation. While early assumptions suggested it was a case of workload management, sources have confirmed that the decision stemmed from a precautionary response to a knee injury. BCCI clarifies Bumrah's status On July 31, the BCCI announced in a brief statement that Bumrah had been "released from India's squad for the fifth Test," without citing any specific reason. This ambiguity led to confusion and criticism from fans and experts alike. However, a BCCI official later addressed the matter, stating: At 31, Bumrah has faced multiple injury setbacks throughout his career. This latest knee concern follows his return from a significant back injury sustained earlier this year during the New Year's Test in Sydney. He is now expected to begin his rehabilitation at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence (CoE). Strong series performance before setback Despite missing the series decider, Bumrah had a noteworthy series, picking up 14 wickets across three Tests at an average of 26.00. He also bagged two five-wicket hauls, with his most grueling effort coming in the fourth Test at Old Trafford, where he bowled 33 overs and returned figures of 2 for 112 on a flat pitch. Bumrah's fitness will be closely monitored in the coming weeks. With the Asia Cup in the UAE beginning on September 9, and a home Test series against West Indies in October, his availability for both remains uncertain. The BCCI is expected to provide further updates following a full assessment of his recovery.
