Is Shubman Gill the Right Choice as North Zone Captain for Duleep Trophy?
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Synopsis
Shubman Gill, fresh off a successful stint in England, has been appointed as the North Zone captain for the upcoming Duleep Trophy. With strong players like Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana joining him, this squad aims for victory starting August 28 in Bengaluru. Will they rise to the challenge?
Key Takeaways
- Shubman Gill appointed as captain of North Zone.
- Squad includes notable players like Arshdeep Singh.
- Duleep Trophy begins on August 28.
- Format includes six teams in a zonal structure.
- India's next assignment is the Men’s T20 Asia Cup.
New Delhi, Aug 7 (NationPress) Shubman Gill has been officially appointed as the captain of the North Zone team for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, which is set to commence on August 28 in Bengaluru. This announcement follows his successful leadership in guiding India to a 2-2 Test series draw in England.
In addition to Gill, who amassed 754 runs across five Tests in England, the squad includes notable players such as left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh, seamer Anshul Kamboj, and fast-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana.
Kamboj made his Test debut in the fourth match against England in Manchester, while Rana has had appearances in India ‘A’ games against the England Lions, and Arshdeep did not feature in the Test series.
The Zonal selection committee convened in New Delhi on Thursday to finalize the 15-member squad. They also indicated that Shubham Rohilla from Services, Gurnoor Brar from Punjab, and Anuj Thakral from Haryana will join the main squad if Gill, Arshdeep, or Rana are called up for India's upcoming matches that coincide with the Duleep Trophy.
India's next major event is the Men’s T20 Asia Cup, scheduled from September 9-28 in the UAE. Other key members of the North Zone squad include the Delhi duo of all-rounder Ayush Badoni and batter Yash Dhull, who led India to victory in the 2022 U19 Men’s Cricket World Cup.
The North Zone squad also features four players from Jammu & Kashmir – Shubham Khajuria, Sahil Lotra, Yudhvir Singh Charak, and Auqib Nabi, with Abid Mushtaq on the standby list.
The Duleep Trophy will take place in the traditional zonal format of six teams, marking the start of the 2025/26 domestic cricket season. North Zone will kick off their campaign against the East Zone, led by Ishan Kishan, at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground, with the winner advancing to face South Zone in the semi-final.
North Zone Squad: Shubman Gill (captain) (PCA), Shubham Khajuria (JKCA), Ankit Kumar (vc) (HCA), Ayush Badoni (DDCA), Yash Dhull (DDCA), Ankit Kalsi (HPCA), Nishant Sindhu (HCA), Sahil Lotra (JKCA), Mayank Dagar (HPCA), Yudhvir Singh Charak (JKCA), Arshdeep Singh (PCA), Harshit Rana (DDCA), Anshul Kamboj (HCA), Auqib Nabi (JKCA), and Kanhaiya Wadhawan (wk) (JKCA).
Stand-bys: Shubham Arora (wk) (HPCA), Jaskaranvir Singh Paul (PCA), Ravi Chauhan (SSCB), Abid Mushtaq (JKCA), Nishunk Birla (UTCA), Umar Nazir (JKCA), and Divesh Sharma (HPCA).
Point of View
The appointment of Shubman Gill as captain not only reflects his recent performance but also signifies confidence in young leadership within Indian cricket. The blend of experience and new talent in the North Zone squad could be pivotal in their quest for success in the Duleep Trophy. As always, we are committed to supporting the growth of cricket in our nation.
NationPress
30/08/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the captain of the North Zone for Duleep Trophy?
Shubman Gill has been appointed as the captain of the North Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy.
When does the Duleep Trophy start?
The Duleep Trophy will start on August 28 in Bengaluru.
Which notable players are included in the North Zone squad?
Notable players in the North Zone squad include Arshdeep Singh, Anshul Kamboj, and Harshit Rana.
What is the format of the Duleep Trophy?
The Duleep Trophy will be held in the traditional zonal format of six teams.
What is India's next major cricket assignment?
India's next major cricket assignment is the Men's T20 Asia Cup, scheduled from September 9-28 in the UAE.
