The upcoming edition of the Duleep Trophy will showcase international talent, with star players included in the squads announced by the BCCI. Four teams will compete for the prestigious domestic title. However, despite the BCCI’s emphasis on senior players participating in domestic tournaments, some anticipated players will be absent from the Duleep Trophy.
We will see the likes of KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, and Kuldeep Yadav in action in the first round of the Duleep Trophy. The selectors will be watching the tournament closely for potential selections for the Bangladesh series.
5 missing players in Duleep Trophy
Virat Kohli
There were reports suggesting that Virat Kohli might participate in the Duleep Trophy before the upcoming India vs Bangladesh series. However, he did not put his name forward for the tournament. Kohli’s last appearance in a Test match was in January 2024, during the series against South Africa.
Rohit Sharma
India’s Test and ODI captain, Rohit Sharma, is notably absent from the announced squads, which is no surprise given the demanding Test season ahead. With crucial series against Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Australia on the horizon, Rohit’s role as both captain and key batsman is vital.
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Ravichandran Ashwin
Ashwin has been a player who rarely misses domestic cricket. Recently, he played in the Tamil Nadu Premier League (TNPL), where his team clinched the title. Ashwin might return for the second round of the tournament, as he is currently taking a brief break for a few days.
Mohammed Shami
Everyone has been missing Mohammed Shami since his remarkable performance in the 2023 ODI World Cup. Shami underwent surgery and has been in rehabilitation since then. There were reports that he might make a comeback through the tournament, but his return has been delayed.
Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah will be resting further as he is one of the missing players in the Duleep Trophy. After the 2024 T20 World Cup, Bumrah was given rest. He will now be seen directly in the India vs Bangladesh Test series.
