Former India opener Wasim Jaffer has shared his views on East Zone’s decision to appoint 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as vice-captain for the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy, suggesting that the role could have gone to the more experienced Abhimanyu Easwaran. While Jaffer welcomed the faith shown in the teenage sensation, he admitted the decision remains open to […]

Teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has taken another significant step in his rapidly rising career after being named East Zone’s vice-captain for the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy. The 15-year-old Bihar opener will serve as deputy to India wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan in a star-studded squad that also features veteran fast bowler Mohammed Shami. Sooryavanshi’s appointment is one […]

Star India batter Ruturaj Gaikwad is set to captain West Zone in the upcoming Duleep Trophy, with Mumbai all-rounder Shams Mulani appointed as his deputy for the domestic season opener beginning on Sunday, August 23. The six-team tournament will mark the start of the Indian red-ball season and will be played at the BCCI’s Centre […]