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 lately led India C within the Duleep Trophy 2024, the place his workforce reached the finals. His management qualities and up to date kind have made him a super candidate for this function. Becoming a member of him will likely 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 latest 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 can also be concerned in India’s second Take a look at in opposition to Bangladesh. Kishan’s inclusion is critical as he works his manner again into nationwide rivalry after shedding his central contract earlier this 12 months.
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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 might miss the Irani Cup conflict if they’re chosen for India’s second Take a look at in opposition to Bangladesh, which overlaps with the Irani Cup. Dayal, the left-arm pacer, has been a standout in latest home tournaments, whereas Jurel’s wicketkeeping and middle-order capabilities have earned him consideration.
Sarfaraz Khan, a part of the Indian Take a look at squad, is ready to symbolize Mumbai if he’s not included in India’s enjoying XI for the second Take a look at. 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 constantly been among the many high performers in home cricket, and his kind will likely 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 Take a look at match in opposition to Bangladesh in Kanpur. The 2nd Take a look at will start from twenty seventh September. Sarfaraz Khan who has been retained within the Crew India squad for the 2nd Take a look at, will likely be launched to symbolize the Mumbai workforce topic to him not being concerned within the second Take a look at match in opposition to Bangladesh in Kanpur,” the BCCI mentioned in a press release.
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 disregarded 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.
