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Dhruv Jurel will captain Central Zone in the upcoming Duleep Trophy, with Rajat Patidar as his deputy. The squad features key players like Kuldeep Yadav, Harsh Dubey, and Khaleel Ahmed. Central Zone begins their campaign against North East on August 28 in Bengaluru. The team aims for a strong start to the domestic season with a mix of experienced and emerging talent.

Key Points: Dhruv Jurel to Lead Central Zone in Duleep Trophy 2025

  • Dhruv Jurel appointed captain after Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy absence
  • Rajat Patidar named vice-captain for Central Zone
  • Kuldeep Yadav returns to lead spin attack with Harsh Dubey
  • Khaleel Ahmed and Deepak Chahar to spearhead pace bowling
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Duleep Trophy 2025: Dhruv Jurel to lead Central Zone, Patidar named his deputy

Dhruv Jurel named Central Zone captain for Duleep Trophy 2025 with Rajat Patidar as deputy, featuring Kuldeep Yadav and Harsh Dubey.

"Dhruv Jurel's leadership will be crucial as Central Zone aims for a strong start in the domestic season. – ESPNcricinfo"

New Delhi, August 7

Indian wicketkeeper/batter Dhruv Jurel is set to lead Central Zone in the 2025-26 Duleep Trophy, while Rajat Patidar has been named his deputy, starting later this month, which will kick off the domestic season this year, according to ESPNcricinfo.

After being benched throughout the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Kuldeep Yadav will also return to action in the Duleep Trophy, where he will lead Central Zone's spin attack.

Vidarbha's spinner Harsh Dubey, who broke the record for most wickets in a Ranji Trophy season when he picked up 69 in his side's run to the title in 2024-25, will combine with Kuldeep and Rajasthan's Manav Suthar for Central Zone.

Seamer Khaleel Ahmed will return to action and will lead Central Zone's seam attack along with Deepak Chahar.

Vidarbha's Yash Rathod, the top scorer of the previous Ranji Trophy season with 960 runs in 18 innings at an average of over 50, and his team-mate Danish Malewar, who scored 153 and 73 in the final against Kerala, are also named in the squad.

UP skipper Aryan Juyal also made the cut along with Madhya Pradesh offspinner Saransh Jain and Chhattisgarh batter Sanjeet Desai. Central Zone will start their Duleep Trophy campaign against North East on August 28 at the Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

Central Zone squad: Dhruv Jurel (c/wk), Rajat Patidar (vc), Aryan Juyal, Danish Malewar, Sanchit Desai, Kuldeep Yadav, Aditya Thakare, Deepak Chahar, Saransh Jain, Ayush Pandey, Shubham Sharma, Yash Rathod, Harsh Dubey, Manav Suthar, Khaleel Ahmed.

- ANI

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Shreya B
Why no place for Venkatesh Iyer? He's been performing consistently for MP. Selectors seem to have short memory when it comes to all-rounders. Still, strong squad overall.
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Aman W
Harsh Dubey + Kuldeep Yadav combo is going to be deadly! After his Ranji heroics, Dubey deserves this chance. Hope he gets picked for India A soon.
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Nisha Z
Good to see Khaleel Ahmed back. His left-arm angle adds variety to the attack. But where's Umesh Yadav? Is he injured or just rested?
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Varun X
Yash Rathod was a run machine last season! At just 22, he's one for the future. Hope he gets to play all matches and not warm the bench.
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Karan T
Interesting captaincy choice. Jurel has leadership experience from age-group cricket but Patidar would've been safer option. Hope this doesn't affect team balance.

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