The Latest Breaking News from Duleep Trophy

Batter, Unadkat figure in 83-run unbroken ninth-wicket stand to rescue West Zone

West Zone also won their semifinal in commanding fashion beating Central Zone by a comfortable 279-run margin

CHENNAI: Ajinkya Rahane last played a competitive match on May 14 for Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL before suffering a hamstring injury. Subsequently, Rahane missed the Ranji Trophy knockouts for Mumbai who finished runners-up.

CHENNAI: It won't be an easy fight to reclaim what he has lost but Ajinkya Rahane will not deviate from his "process driven" methods as he gears up to lead a star-studded West Zone against minnows North East in the opening Duleep Trophy game starting Thursday.

MUMBAI: India seam bowling allrounder Shardul Thakur, who was originally picked for the West Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, has replaced injured India pacer Prasidh Krishna for the ongoing India ‘A’ versus New Zealand ‘A’ three-match four-day series in Bangalore, TOI has learnt.

MUMBAI: India seam bowling allrounder Shardul Thakur, who was originally picked for the West Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, has now been called for the ongoing India ‘A’ versus New Zealand ‘A’ three-match four-day series in Bangalore, TOI has learnt.

NEW DELHI: A fit-again former India captain Ajinkya Rahane will lead a powerful West Zone side in the Duleep Trophy scheduled in Tamil Nadu from September 8-25.

Having missed the Ranji Trophy knockouts in June, Ajinkya Rahane will be looking forward to showcase his hunger for runs as he captains the West Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy

NEW DELHI: Gujarat opener Priyank Panchal is likely to lead India A in three four-day 'Tests' against New Zealand A, beginning in Bengaluru from September 1.