Irani Cup 2024: Ruturaj Gaikwad to captain Rest of India as BCCI announces 15-member squad

I Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 15-member group that the Rest of India (RoI) will face Iran Cup. The prestigious match will be held at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow from October 1 to October 5., where the RoI group will deal with Ranji Trophy 2023-24 who are the champions of Mumbai.

Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead the Rest of India team

Ruturaj Gaikwad he was named captain of the Rest of India team. Gaikwad just took the lead India C of Duleep Trophy 2024where his team reached the final. His leadership qualities and recent form make him the ideal candidate for the role. Meeting him will be Abhimanyu Easwaranvice-captain, and key players from the domestic circuit.

Come back with the Irani trophy

Ishan Kishanwho scored a century in his Duleep Trophy outing, continues his comeback in red ball cricket with his selection in the RoI squad. Kishan is one of the two wicketkeepers in the team, next to him Dhruv Jurelwho may also be a part of India’s second Test against Bangladesh. Kishan’s inclusion is crucial as he returns to national contention after losing his contract mid-year.

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Two obligations and a possible refund

Both Yash Dayal again Dhruv Jurel called up for Rest of India squad but may miss Iran Cup match if selected for India Second test against Bangladeshrunning away with the Irani Cup. Dayal, a left-arm batsman, has stood out in recent domestic tournaments, while Jurel’s wicket-keeping and middle-order skills have earned him attention.

Sarfaraz Khanwho is part of the Indian Test squad, will represent Mumbai if he is not included in India’s XI for the second Test. His inclusion in the Mumbai team, led by Ajinkya Rahanewill strengthen the team as they prepare to face ROI in the Irani Cup. Sarfaraz has been one of the best players in domestic cricket, and his form will be crucial in Mumbai.

“Dhruv Jurel and Yash Dayal have been named in the Rest of India squad and their participation is subject to their exclusion from the second Test match against Bangladesh in Kanpur. The 2nd Test will start on September 27. Sarfaraz Khan who was retained from the Team India squad for the 2nd Test, will be released to represent the Mumbai team subject to his exclusion from the second Test match against Bangladesh in Kanpur,” said the BCCI in a statement.

Rising stars and players from Duleep Trophy

There are many prominent players in the Duleep Trophy 2024 they were awarded places in the Rest of India group. Sai Sudharsanan outstanding performer with the bat, and a left-arm spinner Manav Suthar they are among the new faces in the group. However, the batter is high Mayank Agarwalwho captained India A to the Duleep Trophy win, was surprisingly left out of the squad.

India’s remaining Iran Cup squad to play Mumbai:

Ruturaj Gaikwad (c), Abhimanyu Easwaran (vc), Sai Sudharsan, Devdutt Padikkal, Dhruv Jurel (wk)*, Ishan Kishan (wk), Manav Suthar, Saransh Jain, Prasidh Krishna, Mukesh Kumar, Yash Dayal*, Ricky Bhui, Shashwat Rawat, Khaleel Ahmed, Rahul Chahar.

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