Archive · 20 Jul 2026
Gaikwad to lead West Zone in Duleep Trophy
Ruturaj Gaikwad has been named the captain of the West Zone team for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, with Shams Mulani as his vice-captain.
The team includes a mix of experienced players like Prithvi Shaw and young talents like the Khan brothers.
The squad also features specialist wicket-keepers and a strong bowling attack.
The tournament will be held from August 23 to September 10 at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.
A standby list of six players has also been announced to cover any injury contingencies.
Ruturaj Gaikwad appointed captain of West Zone for the Duleep Trophy.
Shams Mulani named vice-captain, with a strong squad featuring Prithvi Shaw and the Khan brothers.
Specialist wicket-keepers Harvik Desai and Urvil Patel included.
Spin bowling duties led by Mulani, Tanush Kotian, and Siddharth Desai.
Fast bowling department includes Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, and Mukesh Chaudhary.
- Who
- Ruturaj Gaikwad (captain), Shams Mulani (vice-captain), and a star-studded West Zone squad
- What
- Announcement of the West Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy
- When
- The squad was announced on Monday for the tournament starting August 23 to September 10
- Where
- The tournament will be held at the BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) grounds in Bengaluru
- Why
- To compete in the Duleep Trophy, a premier domestic cricket competition in India
Team Selection
Standby Players
Team Composition
Team Selection
The West Zone squad includes Ruturaj Gaikwad as captain and Shams Mulani as vice-captain, featuring a mix of experienced and young players.
Standby Players
The standby list includes six players who can be called upon in case of injuries or other contingencies.
- Captain
- Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Vice-Captain
- Shams Mulani
- Wicket-Keepers
- Harvik Desai, Urvil Patel
- Key Batters
- Prithvi Shaw, Sarfaraz Khan, Musheer Khan
- Spin Bowlers
- Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, Siddharth Desai
- Fast Bowlers
- Shardul Thakur, Tushar Deshpande, Mukesh Chaudhary
- Tournament Dates
- August 23 to September 10
- Venue
- BCCI Centre of Excellence (CoE) grounds, Bengaluru
