Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli Likely To Feature in Duleep Trophy 2024-25 Ahead of India vs Bangladesh Test Series: Report
Big Indian names such as Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are very likely to play in the Duleep Trophy beginning from September 5 ahead of the two match Test series against Bangladesh. Many other players are also expected to feature in the four team zonal competition.
Rohit Sharma led India national cricket team will be playing against Bangladesh in a two-match Test series from September 19. The Test series will be very important from the perspective of the World Test Championship. The Indian team is currently ranked at the top of the World Test Championship 2023-25 table and they will hope to strengthen their position by defeating Bangladesh as well. Rohit Sharma and Co played their last international match against Sri Lanka on August 7 and have a 41-day break in between ahead of the Bangladesh Test series. ICC World Test Championship 2023–25 Points Table Updated: West Indies Remain in Bottom Spot After Series Opener Against South Africa Ends in Draw, India on Top.
As per a report by Indian Express, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are very likely to feature in the Duleep Trophy beginning from September 4. Other than Virat and Rohit, Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Axar Patel, Ravindra Jadeja, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Surykumar Yadav and Kuldeep Yadav are also expected to play in the major Indian domestic competition. The BCCI had mandated the participation of Indian players with central in domestic cricket if they are not part of international cricket. Nicholas Pooran Smashes Massive 113 M Six off Scott Currie’s Bowling During Northern Superchargers vs Manchester Originals Match in The Hundred 2024 (Watch Video).
Jasprit Bumrah is likely to get an extension in his rest period and may not feature in the tournament. Bumrah who has had a long history of injuries may straight away feature in the Bangladesh Test series. On the other hand, Mohammed Shami, who is undergoing his rehabilitation period in the NCA, Bengaluru may also join the Indian squad for Tests against Bangladesh.
The Duleep Trophy will consists of four teams including India A, India B, India C and India D. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee will be picking the squad for the zonal competition.
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