Virat Kohli & Rohit Sharma Excluded as BCCI Unveils Duleep Trophy Squads

The cricketing fraternity was abuzz as the BCCI announced squads for the 2024 Duleep Trophy. One of the most prestigious domestic events is all set to start on September 5, and it’s going to be a blend of seasoned stars and young players with a promising future ahead. But there is a rub—some big names will be missing from action while others will make a much-anticipated return.

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Missing Big Names

Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Jasprit Bumrah won’t feature in the squads, much to the surprise of all fans. Their absence is one of the biggest talking points, especially considering the mainstay roles that these three have played in recent international fixtures. Their absence leaves wide open the doors for new talents to step up and shine.

The rest, of course, will be some comebacks that will be pretty exciting. Wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant was an integral part of India’s victory in the T20 World Cup, but he is coming back to red-ball cricket after a very, very long time. Additionally, these games will be his first big red-ball assignment since his terrible car accident in 2022. His comeback will be watched with interest by fans and selectors alike.

Alongside Pant, Ravindra Jadeja and Ishan Kishan are also back. Jadeja’s all-round abilities and experience are invaluable, while Kishan, who had been overlooked in the central contracts list earlier, is raring to leave his mark. Although Kishan had skipped the Ranji Trophy last season to focus on the IPL, he’s back doing domestic cricket now.

BCCI Announced Team Captains

The BCCI has picked captains for the four teams in the Duleep Trophy. Shubman Gill is going to lead Team A, Abhimanyu Easwaran will be in charge of Team B, Ruturaj Gaikwad will be the captain of Team C, and Shreyas Iyer will be the captain of Team D. The captains add a mix of experience along with freshness in the tournament. All teams have the perfect blend of experience and young players, and hence the competition will be more exciting.

The Duleep Trophy is an exemplary platform for all players to prove their mettle and get into the national team. The absence of big names makes this event a perfect platform for emerging players to catch the eye of selectors and help make a case for their selection in the national team for many international matches shortly.

This therefore makes the 2024 Duleep Trophy a mouthwatering battle with this exciting mix of returning stars and new talent. The absence of big names like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli releases space for new players to create their identity. Days of the tournament progress, the cricket lovers will be watching with bated breath as to who will come out and leave his mark.

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Article originally written by Laiba R