Archive · 22 Aug 2025
BCCI Concerned Over Star Players' Absence in Duleep Trophy
The BCCI is not happy because some important Indian cricket players are not playing in the Duleep Trophy, a big domestic tournament.
They told the teams that they should pick the players who are available.
Players like KL Rahul and Mohammed Siraj were not selected for their teams.
Tilak Varma was supposed to be the captain, but he will be playing for India instead.
Shubman Gill will play one game for his team before joining the Indian team.
BCCI is reportedly displeased with the non-selection of star players for the Duleep Trophy.
Abey Kuruvilla, BCCI's general manager, sent a letter to cricket associations regarding player selection.
KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, and Mohammed Siraj were among the players not selected for South Zone.
Tilak Varma, initially chosen as South Zone captain, will miss games due to India commitments.
Shubman Gill will captain North Zone in one game before his India duty.
- Who
- The BCCI, cricket associations, and Indian cricket players.
- What
- BCCI expressed concerns over star players' non-selection for Duleep Trophy.
- When
- The issue concerns the upcoming Duleep Trophy, starting August 28, 2025.
- Where
- The Duleep Trophy will take place in various venues across India.
- Why
- To ensure the participation of available India players in the Duleep Trophy and uphold the quality of competition.
- Tournament
- Duleep Trophy
- BCCI Official
- Abey Kuruvilla
- Key Players Not Selected
- KL Rahul, Washington Sundar, Mohammed Siraj
- South Zone Captain
- Tilak Varma (initially), Shubman Gill
- North Zone Captain
- Shubman Gill
- Start Date
- August 28, 2025
Sources
Will KL Rahul, Siraj play Duleep Trophy? BCCI tells state associations to pick India players after top Test cricketers were ignored by South Zone
Rahul, Siraj In Duleep Trophy? BCCI Cracks Whip On States For Excluding Them
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