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Duleep Trophy 2024: A New Beginning for Indian Domestic Cricket
The Duleep Trophy 2024 marks a significant revival of Indian domestic cricket, initiating the season with high expectations and notable player participation.
Commencing on September 5, 2024, the tournament features two key matches, including India C facing India D at the ACA ADCA Ground in Anantapur, while India A competes against India B in Bengaluru.
This year’s edition is particularly important, as a number of prominent cricketers such as Suryakumar Yadav, Ishan Kishan, and Ravindra Jadeja aim to make a mark and secure their places in the national squad.
The selectors have communicated a clear message: strong performances in the Duleep Trophy can lead to opportunities for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh.
The squads are impressive, with India C captained by Ruturaj Gaikwad and India D led by Shreyas Iyer, showcasing talent that could potentially be future representatives of the national team.
The tournament will provide a platform for players like Shreyas Iyer, Sarfaraz Khan, and KL Rahul to fight for positions in the competitive Indian middle-order lineup.