US EditionDuleep Trophy: Shami, Akash Deep Part of Kishan-Led East Zone Squad; Suryavanshi in Stand-Bys
- Mohammed Shami and Akash Deep are part of the East Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy starting on August 28, as reported by ESPNcricinfo.
- Ishan Kishan has been appointed captain of the East Zone squad, with Abhimanyu Easwaran serving as vice-captain, according to ESPNcricinfo.
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi is among the standby players for the East Zone, having scored a fast century in the IPL, according to the latest announcement.
- The Duleep Trophy begins the Indian domestic cricket season from August 28 through September 15, following its traditional zonal format.
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Mohammed Shami Named in East Zone Squad for Duleep Trophy 2025-26, Ishan Kishan To Lead
Ishan Kishan is named captain of the 15-member squad, which also includes Indian seamer Akash Deep, Mukesh Kumar and all-rounder Riyan Parag. Abhimanyu Easwaran, part of India's Test squad in England, was named vice-captain. Mohammed Shami Named in East Zone Squad for Duleep Trophy 2025-26, Ishan Kishan To Lead.
Mohammed Shami named in East Zone squad for Duleep Trophy: Ishan Kishan to lead - The Tribune
The 34-year-old seamer last played in the Indian Premier League (IPL) in 2025, where he took six wickets in nine games for his new team, Sunrisers Hyderabad. In November 2024, he played his last first-class match for Bengal in the Ranji Trophy.
East Zone announce squad for Duleep Trophy, Ishan Kishan to lead; Mohammed Shami called up
East Zone have announced a 15-member squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy. In an interesting development, Ishan Kishan has been announced as the new captain. Abhimanyu Easwaran, who serves as the captain of the India A team and is currently a member of the national squad that is on tour to England for a five-match Test series, is named as the vice-captain. Easwaran has been in the India Test scheme of things for several years but is yet to make…
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