Ruturaj Gaikwad was named captain of the West Zone team for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, domestic cricket officials announced.
Gaikwad’s appointment puts him in charge of a squad drawn from some of the strongest cricketing states in the zone as the team prepares for the multi-day domestic tournament. The Duleep Trophy remains an important proving ground for players seeking to break into India’s national selection picture.
The West Zone squad is expected to begin training and preparatory fixtures ahead of the tournament, with further details on the full squad list to follow.
The Duleep Trophy has historically served as a platform for state and zonal players to press their case for national selection, making zonal captaincy roles like Gaikwad’s closely watched by national selectors.
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