India's T20I vice-captain Tilak Varma will captain South Zone in the Duleep Trophy, with Andhra's Ricky Bhui as vice-captain

Rajat Patidar will lead Central Zone's Duleep Trophy title defence, with Rinku Singh named deputy for 2026-27 campaign. | Cricket

Rajat Patidar will captain Central Zone's squad in the Duleep Trophy, joined by India internationals Rinku Singh, Harsh Dubey, and Yash Thakur for their title defence.