Archive · 3 Aug 2026
North Zone Names Wadhawan Captain for Duleep Trophy
The North Zone cricket team for the 2026 Duleep Trophy has been chosen.
Kanhaiya Wadhawan from Jammu & Kashmir will lead the team as captain, and Ayush Badoni from Delhi will be vice‑captain.
The squad has 15 players, including six from Jammu & Kashmir’s recent Ranji Trophy win.
They will play from August 23 to September 10 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, starting against West Zone.
The team has strong batters and bowlers, giving many players a chance to shine in India’s top domestic competition.
Kanhaiya Wadhawan of Jammu & Kashmir named North Zone captain for the 2026 Duleep Trophy.
Ayush Badoni of Delhi appointed vice‑captain after scoring 307 runs last season.
The 15‑player squad includes six from Jammu & Kashmir’s Ranji Trophy‑winning side.
Matches run from August 23 to September 10 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru, opening against West Zone.
Key players feature Arshdeep Singh, Anshul Kamboj, Yash Dhull, Qamran Iqbal, Abdul Samad, and a mix of spin and pace bowlers.
- Who
- Kanhaiya Wadhawan, Ayush Badoni, and 13 other North Zone cricketers
- What
- Selection of the North Zone squad for the 2026 Duleep Trophy
- When
- August 23 to September 10, 2026
- Where
- BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru, India
- Why
- To compete in the domestic Duleep Trophy and give players a platform for national selection
- Captain
- Kanhaiya Wadhawan
- Vice‑Captain
- Ayush Badoni
- Tournament Dates
- August 23 – September 10, 2026
- Venue
- BCCI Centre of Excellence, Bengaluru
- Squad Size
- 15 players
