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Arshdeep Singh Stars in North Zone Duleep Trophy Squad
3 Aug
Summary
- Arshdeep Singh named in North Zone squad for Duleep Trophy.
- Kanhaiya Wadhawan appointed captain; Ayush Badoni vice-captain.
- Six players from Jammu and Kashmir's Ranji team selected.
Arshdeep Singh, a prominent left-arm pacer, has been included in the North Zone squad for the Duleep Trophy, set to commence on August 23. Kanhaiya Wadhawan, a wicketkeeper-batter from Jammu and Kashmir, has been appointed the captain of the 15-member team, with Delhi's Ayush Badoni named as his deputy.
Notably, six players from Jammu and Kashmir's recent Ranji Trophy triumph have been selected, including Wadhawan, opener Qamran Iqbal, all-rounder Abdul Samad, spinner Abid Mushtaq, and pacers Sunil Kumar and Yudhvir Singh. This signifies a strong representation from the championship-winning side.
The tournament is viewed as a crucial platform for emerging players aiming for national selection, leading to the exclusion of veteran Jammu and Kashmir captain Paras Dogra. Haryana pacer Anshul Kamboj also makes a return to the squad.
