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Central Zone captain Dhruv Jurel and East Zone skipper Abhimanyu Easwaran are not playing the opening round of their respective Duleep Trophy matches in Bengaluru. In Jurel's absence, Rajat Patidar is leading Central Zone and Riyan Parag is leading East Zone.

Dismissing retirement rumours, Mohammed Shami asserts his commitment to cricket, fueled by an unfulfilled ambition to win the ODI World Cup. Despite recent omissions from the national squad, the 34-year-old pacer vows to continue playing domestic cricket and working diligently on his fitness. Shami emphasises his enduring love for the game and determination to keep fighting until his motivation wanes.

Armaan Jaffer's contract with the Cricket Association of Pondicherry (CAP) for the 2025-26 season has been cancelled due to his unavailability for pre-season inter-state tournaments, prioritizing club cricket in the UK. Haryana's Jayant Yadav replaces him. Meanwhile, Mumbai's Sagar Udeshi is set to be appointed as Pondicherry's captain, coach, and mentor for the Ranji Trophy due to budgetary constraints.

Prithvi Shaw, now representing Maharashtra, is making a strong statement ahead of the 2025-26 domestic season. Following a century against Chhattisgarh, the 25-year-old struck a fluent half-century against TNCA President’s XI, showcasing his attacking instincts. This innings further solidifies his comeback after a challenging previous season, as he aims for consistency with his new team.

The BCCI has announced significant changes to the upcoming domestic cricket season, starting with the Duleep Trophy on August 28th. A plate group is introduced in all domestic one-day tournaments, including the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Major events will now feature four elite groups and one plate group.

Former India spinner Ravichandran Ashwin revealed the reasons behind his surprising retirement during the Border-Gavaskar Trophy Down Under in December 2024, citing the demanding touring schedule and a desire to spend more time with his family. The veteran off-spinner admitted that being frequently benched on overseas tours contributed to his decision.