The classic red ball cricket is back in Indian cricket. Another thrilling edition of the Duleep Trophy is coming back. The prestigious tournament is all set to take place on September 5. After that, Team India is scheduled to play a bunch of Test matches on home soil. Some shining domestic talents will be featured in the upcoming Duleep Trophy. Their performance will be a weapon for them to open the door to the national team. Even the selectors will be eyeing them. Here are five young players aiming to secure spots in the Indian Test squad for the upcoming home series.
Musheer Khan:
In India’s domestic circuit, there is no shortage of talent. On the big stage, some youngsters came and dazzled with their exciting talent. Mumbai’s 19-year-old batter Musheer Khan is one of them. The young right-handed batter spread excitement with his unbelievable batting skills. Earlier this year, he caught the headline. has set a new record in the Ranji Trophy final against Vidarbha at Wankhede Stadium. He scored a century in Mumbai’s second innings, becoming the youngest player from his team to achieve this in a Ranji final. Musheer surpassed Sachin Tendulkar’s 29-year-old record.
Just not that, his stats on the domestic stage are worthy of praise. He has played just six first-class matches and scored 529 runs. In the second quarter-final match of the Ranji Trophy, he scored his career’s first double hundred. He already scored 2 centuries. Those promising records are giving him a boost. But his performance in the Duleep Trophy will be crucial as the selectors are keeping a keen eye on India’s home Test schedule. With potential performance, he can feature in the Test team.
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Harshit Rana:
The year 2024 has become notable for Harshit Rana. After winning the IPL trophy Kolkata Knight Riders, he made his limited-overs debut for India. After playing T20s in Zimbabwe, he traveled with the team to Sri Lanka and made his ODI debut there. But the aggressive bowler is yet to receive his maiden Test call. This upcoming Duleep Trophy can be a golden chance for them.
Harshit Rana shined bright on the domestic side after his debut. He has played 7 first-class matches and secured 28 wickets with an exciting economy rate of 4.00. He is all set to play under Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy in Team D in the upcoming Duleep Trophy. The bowler can make a difference with his amazing bowling ability. The selector will keep an eye on the first bowler.
Abhishek Porel:
Among some of the amazing talents from Bengal, Abhishek Porel is a shining star. He caught the limelight after his exceptional batting performance in the domestic stage and in the IPL stage this year. In the domestic circuit, Abhishek played 23 matches for Bengal and scored 1072 runs along with 1 hundred and 9 half-centuries with an average of 33.50.
Abhishek will be playing for Team C under Ruturaj Gaikwad’s leadership along with some big names. It will be a big chance for the youngster to grab the limelight. As India is scheduled to play several home Test matches, Abhishek can secure a place with his excellence.
Tilak Varma:
Tilak Varma is a well-known name in the Indian cricket. The Mumbai Indians batter showcased his excellence on the IPL stage. Along with that, he also made his ODI and Test debut. But he has yet to receive the white jersey for India. In this upcoming Duleep Trophy season, he will play under Shubman Gill. Before stepping onto the big stage, Tilak Verma is standing with some impressive stats.
Varma made his first-class debut for Hyderabad in the 2018-19 season. The following year, he was selected for the 2020 Under-19 World Cup in South Africa, playing all six matches and scoring 86 runs in three innings. He has since played 16 first-class games, amassing 1,059 runs at an average over 50, with 4 centuries and 4 half-centuries. His impressive performance in this year’s Duleep Trophy could earn him a spot in India’s Test squad.
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Tanush Kotian:
Tanush Kotian, a bowling all-rounder from Mumbai, deserves close attention. He is a valuable white-ball player, renowned for his ability to turn the ball at pace and maintain precision with his line and length. During the 2023-24 Ranji Trophy season, Kotian proved to be an asset for the Mumbai team, featuring in 26 matches. He scored 1,152 runs and claimed 75 wickets, with a batting average of 42.66.
Kotian is set to play under Gill’s captaincy in Team A for the Duleep Trophy. His strong performances in domestic cricket make him a promising candidate for the Indian Test squad. His skills with both bat and ball could be a significant advantage in securing a spot in the national team.
The Upcoming Duleep Trophy will be crucial for the youngsters. Team India is all set to play consecutive Test matches on home soil. The home Test series will be inaugurated by the two-match Test series against Bangladesh. The Selectors are eyeing the young talents.
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