Arshdeep Singh named in North Zone squad for Duleep Trophy; Wadhawan to lead
Pacer Arshdeep Singh has been selected for the North Zone squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, with Kanhaiya Wadhawan named as captain. The squad features a strong representation from Jammu and Kashmir following their recent Ranji Trophy success.
Why it matters
The Duleep Trophy serves as a vital selection platform for players aiming to break into the Indian national cricket team.
India left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh was on Monday named in the North Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy, while Jammu and Kashmir wicketkeeper-batter Kanhaiya Wadhawan was appointed captain of the 15-member team.Arshdeep, who is a regular in India's white-ball teams, was part of the Test squad during the 2025 tour of England but did not make his Test debut because of injury and team combination issues.Another player who returned to the squad is Haryana pacer Anshul Kamboj, who was also included in the North Zone side for the tournament starting on August 23.Fresh from Jammu and Kashmir's Ranji Trophy title-winning campaign, six players from the side earned places in the squad.
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