The 2026-27 Indian domestic cricket season kicks off with the Duleep Trophy, a First-Class zonal tournament featuring six teams competing from August 23 to September 10.
Rajat Patidar will lead Central Zone, the defending champions
Aug 03, 2026
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What's the storyThe 2026-27 Indian domestic cricket season will kick off with the Duleep Trophy.
The premier First-Class tournament will be played in a zonal format, featuring six teams from different regions of India.
Rajat Patidar to lead Central Zone's Duleep Trophy title defence; Rinku Singh named vice-captain
Rajat Patidar to lead Central Zone in Duleep Trophy, Rinku Singh named vice-captain
Ishan Kishan named East Zone captain for Duleep Trophy 2026-27, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi appointed deputy
Tilak Varma to lead South Zone in Duleep Trophy
Ishan Kishan to lead East Zone, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi named vice-captain
The 2026-27 Indian domestic cricket season begins on August 23 with the Duleep Trophy featuring six zonal teams, followed by the…
Rajat Patidar will captain Central Zone's squad in the Duleep Trophy, joined by India internationals Rinku Singh, Harsh Dubey,…
Rajat Patidar will lead Central Zone's Duleep Trophy title defence, with Rinku Singh named deputy for 2026-27 campaign. | Cricket
BCCI announces domestic cricket calendar; season to open with Duleep Trophy
Rajat Patidar will captain Central Zone in the Duleep Trophy, with Rinku Singh as vice-captain starting this month.
India's T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma will captain South Zone in the Duleep Trophy, with Andhra's Ricky Bhui as vice-captain
