Dhruv Jurel: Leading Central Zone in Duleep Trophy Charge | Sports-Games
INDIA, AUG 7 – Dhruv Jurel leads a spin-heavy Central Zone squad featuring record-breaking Harsh Dubey and experienced bowlers, aiming to showcase talent ahead of upcoming India Test series.
- On Thursday, August 7, 2025, Zonal selectors named India wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel as captain of Central Zone for the season-opening Duleep Trophy.
- Amid India’s series-levelling tour of England, Jurel replaced Pant and impressed selectors during the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy series in England.
- Amid the squad reveal, the spin unit features a potent trio of wrist-spinners: Kuldeep Yadav will lead alongside Harsh Dubey and Manav Suthar, with Dubey claiming 69 wickets last season.
- Selectors will closely monitor Central Zone's performances as they vie for national spots, given the upcoming Tests against West Indies in October and South Africa in November.
- Beginning in Bengaluru, the traditional zonal format returns with Central Zone’s opener against North-East Zone on August 28, 2025.
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Duleep Trophy: Kuldeep Yadav, Dhruv Jurel Headline Central Zone Squad
Kuldeep Yadav brings international pedigree to a Central Zone squad that is otherwise packed with balance and emerging talent. The team will be led by wicketkeeper-batter Dhruv Jurel, who recently stepped up in India's series-leveling win at The Oval in the absence of Rishabh Pant. Rajat Patidar, a seasoned campaigner in domestic and India A cricket, will serve as Jurel’s deputy
Dhruv Jurel: Leading Central Zone in Duleep Trophy Charge | Sports-Games
Dhruv Jurel has been named captain of Central Zone for the Duleep Trophy. The squad features notable players like Kuldeep Yadav and Yash Rathod, with a blend of seasoned and young talent shaping the campaign. The team aims for success as it opens the season in Bengaluru.
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Dhruv Jurel is set to lead Central Zone in the 2025-26 Duleep Trophy, while Rajat Patidar has been named his deputy, starting later this month, which will kick off the domestic season this year.
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