Uttar Pradesh batter Rinku Singh has been added to the India B squad ahead of the second round of Duleep Trophy matches, set to begin on September 12 in Anantpur. Several key players, including Test stars like Shubman Gill and KL Rahul, have been withdrawn from their teams in preparation for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh. In response, replacements have been made across various squads, with Sarfaraz Khan being the only Test player allowed to stay for the second round of matches, which conclude just days before the Test series begins in Chennai.
Squad Changes for the Duleep Trophy
With the upcoming second round of the Duleep Trophy set to commence on September 12 in Anantapur, significant changes are anticipated in the participating squads. Notably, several players from the Test squad for the Bangladesh series are expected to be withdrawn from the Duleep Trophy, with only Sarfaraz Khan remaining in the India B squad. This adjustment includes the departure of Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Akash Deep from the India A team. Their replacements—Pratham Singh, Akshay Wadkar, Shaik Rasheed, Shams Mulani, and Pulkit Narang—will be looking to make their mark in the second round.
The India B squad will also undergo a transformation, with Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, and Yash Dayal set to leave. Their places will be taken by Suyash Prabhudesai, Himanshu Mantri, and Rinku Singh. Rinku Singh’s omission from the initial round was a surprise, making his inclusion in the second round noteworthy. Meanwhile, India C remains unaffected by these changes, but India D will see adjustments with Axar Patel and Tushar Deshpande being replaced due to injury and squad rotation.
Notable Performances and Squad Highlights
In the first round of the Duleep Trophy, India B secured a victory against India A, largely due to Musheer Khan’s exceptional innings of 181. India C also recorded a win over India D, with Manav Suthar making headlines by taking seven wickets in a single innings, showcasing his impressive left-arm spin capabilities. These performances highlight the depth of talent in domestic cricket and set the stage for an exciting second round.
The squads for the second round of the Duleep Trophy reflect a mix of experienced and emerging players. For instance, Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead India C, bringing his leadership experience from the IPL. Meanwhile, Shreyas Iyer will captain India D, with a squad that includes promising talents like Devdutt Padikkal and Sanju Samson. The upcoming matches are expected to offer more insights into the form and readiness of these players as they vie for national selection.
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