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Gaikwad to lead West Zone in 2026-27 domestic season-opening Duleep Trophy

September 10, 2026 · ESPN Cricinfo

Ruturaj Gaikwad has been appointed captain of West Zone for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, which marks the start of the 2026-27 domestic cricket campaign. Shams Mulani will serve as his deputy throughout the tournament. The regional selection panel has also finalized the broader roster for the competition. Among the notable names earning spots in the lineup are opening batter Prithvi Shaw and all-rounder Musheer Khan.