The Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI) has introduced the 15-member Remainder of India (RoI) squad for the upcoming Irani Cup. The distinguished match will happen on the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow from October 1 to October 5, the place the RoI squad will face the Ranji Trophy 2023-24 champions Mumbai.
Ruturaj Gaikwad to guide Remainder of India squad
Ruturaj Gaikwad has been appointed because the captain of the Remainder of India squad. Gaikwad not too long ago led India C within the Duleep Trophy 2024, the place his workforce reached the finals. His management qualities and up to date type have made him a really perfect candidate for this function. Becoming a member of him might be Abhimanyu Easwaran, who has been named vice-captain, together with key gamers from the home circuit.
Comeback for the Irani Cup
Ishan Kishan, who scored a century in his current Duleep Trophy outing, continues his comeback to red-ball cricket along with his choice within the RoI squad. Kishan is considered one of two wicketkeepers within the squad, alongside Dhruv Jurel, who may be concerned in India’s second Check in opposition to Bangladesh. Kishan’s inclusion is important as he works his means again into nationwide rivalry after shedding his central contract earlier this yr.
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Twin commitments and potential return
Each Yash Dayal and Dhruv Jurel have been named within the Remainder of India squad however could miss the Irani Cup conflict if they’re chosen for India’s second Check in opposition to Bangladesh, which overlaps with the Irani Cup. Dayal, the left-arm pacer, has been a standout in current home tournaments, whereas Jurel’s wicketkeeping and middle-order capabilities have earned him consideration.
Sarfaraz Khan, a part of the Indian Check squad, is about to symbolize Mumbai if he isn’t included in India’s enjoying XI for the second Check. His inclusion within the Mumbai squad, led by Ajinkya Rahane, will strengthen the workforce as they put together to face RoI within the Irani Cup. Sarfaraz has persistently been among the many high performers in home cricket, and his type might be essential for Mumbai.
“Dhruv Jurel and Yash Dayal have been chosen within the Remainder of India squad and their participation is topic to them not being concerned within the second Check match in opposition to Bangladesh in Kanpur. The 2nd Check will start from twenty seventh September. Sarfaraz Khan who has been retained within the Group India squad for the 2nd Check, might be launched to symbolize the Mumbai workforce topic to him not being concerned within the second Check match in opposition to Bangladesh in Kanpur,” the BCCI mentioned in an announcement.
Rising stars and performers from Duleep Trophy
A number of gamers who shone within the Duleep Trophy 2024 have been rewarded with locations within the Remainder of India squad. Sai Sudharsan, a standout performer with the bat, and left-arm spinner Manav Suthar are among the many new faces within the workforce. Nonetheless, senior batter Mayank Agarwal, who captained India A to a Duleep Trophy win, was surprisingly omitted of the squad.
Remainder of India squad for the Irani Cup in opposition to 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.
