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Jay Shah On India Stars Missing Duleep Trophy. The Duleep Trophy is set to be a star-studded affair with international cricket Daily set to appear for their respective teams. the few teams absentees among the a big names of Indian cricket are captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah. While it had largely be a expected to that Bumrah will be a allowed to extend his rest. if he choose to the murmurs of Kohli and Rohit. A rare appearance in the domestic cricket so as to a prepare for the upcoming home Test series against Bangladesh.
The names of the two senior most players in the Indian team was absent when the squads were announced for the Team A, Team B, Team C and Team D. the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) secretary Jay Shah has now said to that the priority is to make sure that Rohit and Kohli are fit for their India’s five-match Test series in Australia later this year.
Apart from them, everyone is playing and You should appreciate that. the One must to note that Ishan Kishan and Shreyas Iyer are playing in the Buchi Babu tournament,” Shah told a Times of India. We should not insist on the players like Rohit and Virat to play in the Duleep Trophy. They will risk injury. In Australia and England, not every international player participates in domestic cricket and we need to show our players the same level of respect,” he said.
Musheer Khan, a standout from India’s Under-19 World Cup squad, has been recognized for his consistent performance. The 19-year-old all-rounder had a breakout season, having lifted the Ranji Trophy with Mumbai earlier this year. Musheer will aim to make his mark after being included in the Duleep Trophy squad.
Another young all-rounder, Nitish Kumar Reddy, has also been selected for the first round of the tournament, though his participation is subject to fitness. Players chosen to represent India in the upcoming home Test series against Bangladesh will be replaced in the Duleep Trophy squad. India’s Test series against Bangladesh is set to begin on September 19 at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai.
BCCI announces official squads for Duleep Trophy 2024-25 first round – check all four captains
BCCI has officially announced all four squads for the first round of the Duleep Trophy 2024-25 season. Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have not been named in any of the teams.
The BCCI has officially announced the squads for the first round of the 2024-25 Duleep Trophy season. The tournament is set to begin on September 5, with matches taking place in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, and at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru. Notably, Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have not been included in any of the teams for the first round.
Several senior players, including Rishabh Pant, KL Rahul, Shubman Gill, Ravindra Jadeja, and Shreyas Iyer, will participate in the tournament. However, big names like Jasprit Bumrah and Ravichandran Ashwin are absent from the squads. Ishan Kishan has been selected, and this tournament will be crucial for his potential return to the Indian team. The captains for the four teams are Shubman Gill (Team A), Abhimanyu Easwaran (Team B), Ruturaj Gaikwad (Team C), and Shreyas Iyer (Team D).
On Wednesday, the Men’s Selection Committee announced the squads for the first round of the Duleep Trophy 2024-25. This tournament, which signals the start of the domestic red-ball cricket season, will feature top international players as well as young and emerging talent competing at the highest level. The Duleep Trophy is set to begin on September 5, 2024, with matches being held in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, and at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, according to an official statement from the BCCI.
The statement also noted that players selected for India’s home Test series against Bangladesh will be replaced in the Duleep Trophy squads. Additionally, Nitish Kumar Reddy’s participation in the Duleep Trophy will depend on his fitness.
BCCI announces squads
Team A: Shubman Gill (C), Mayank Agarwal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel, KL Rahul, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Tanush Kotian, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan, Vidwath Kaverappa, Kumar Kushagra, Shaswat Rawat.
Team B: Abhimanyu Easwaran (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant, Musheer Khan, Nitish Kumar Reddy*, Washington Sundar, Ravindra Jadeja, Mohd Siraj, Yash Dayal, Mukesh Kumar, Rahul Chahar, R Sai Kishore, Mohit Awasthi, N Jagadeesan (WK).
Team C: Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Abishek Porel (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, B Indrajith, Hrithik Shokeen, Manav Suthar, Umran Malik, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Anshul Khamboj, Himanshu Chauhan, Mayank Markande, Aryan Juyal (WK), Sandeep Warrier.
Team D: Shreyas lyer (C), Atharva Taide, Yash Dubey, Devdutt Padikkal, Ishan Kishan (WK), Ricky Bhui, Saransh Jain, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Aditya Thakare, Harshit Rana, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Sengupta, KS Bharat (WK), Saurabh Kumar.
BCCI Secretary Jay Shah Explains : Why India Won’t Host Pink Ball Test Matches
Jay Shah, Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has expressed his opposition to day-night Test matches, revealing that no pink ball Tests have been scheduled for the upcoming season. In an exclusive interview with the Times of India in Mumbai, Shah explained that day-night Tests in India often conclude within two days, resulting in financial losses for both viewers and broadcasters. He noted that India has played four day-night Tests so far—three at home and one abroad—all of which ended in under three days.
In addition to his stance on day-night Tests, Shah discussed the BCCI’s approach to managing the workload of key players like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. He mentioned that the board decided not to press these top players to participate in the Duleep Trophy ahead of the India-Bangladesh Test series, in order to reduce the risk of injury. Shah emphasized that, similar to practices in leading cricketing nations like England and Australia, top players should be respected and managed carefully.
“It doesn’t make sense to add to Virat and Rohit’s load by asking them to play domestic cricket. They run the risk of getting injured. You also need to look at England and Australia. None of their top players play domestic cricket. We must treat our players respectfully and not like servants,” Shah told the Times of India. He also clarified that while Kohli and Rohit were excused from the Duleep Trophy, most other Indian players who play first-class cricket have been selected for the start of the 2024-25 domestic season.
Shah also stressed that the BCCI has clearly communicated to players that they are expected to participate in domestic cricket whenever possible. “Whoever gets injured and goes out can only come into the Indian team after proving his fitness in domestic cricket,” Shah stated. This policy suggests that even veteran players like Mohammed Shami, who might be recovering from injury, won’t make an immediate return to the national team for upcoming series against Bangladesh or New Zealand. Instead, they will need to prove their form and fitness in the domestic circuit before being considered for selection.
Shah cited an example of this policy in action, recalling how he personally called Ravindra Jadeja when the all-rounder was injured, urging him to play a domestic game to demonstrate his readiness for a return to the Indian team. This firm approach underscores the BCCI’s commitment to ensuring that players maintain their fitness and form through domestic cricket, even if they are established stars on the international stage.
Jay Shah Outlines BCCI’s Strategic Vision: Bangladesh Series, Facilities, and Test Cricket’s Future
In a recent discussion with journalists from the Times Group, Jay Shah, Secretary of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), outlined the board’s strategic priorities and future plans. Shah highlighted the importance of the upcoming home series against Bangladesh, which will feature two Tests and three T20 Internationals, starting on September 19.
He also touched on the board’s decision not to host the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup and provided updates on the development of new cricket facilities and the future of Test cricket. Shah noted that this series is crucial for the BCCI and expressed the board’s commitment to maintaining strong bilateral cricket ties with Bangladesh. Although the BCCI has not yet engaged in discussions with the newly formed government in Bangladesh, Shah mentioned plans to do so soon.
In addition to the series, Shah highlighted the progress of the BCCI’s ambitious infrastructure projects. He announced that the High-Performance Centre in Bengaluru, a key initiative, is nearing completion and will be inaugurated next month. This state-of-the-art facility will feature three grounds, 100 pitches, including 45 indoor turfs, and will be accessible to both cricketers and non-cricketers. Shah mentioned that the facility’s diverse pitches, modeled after those at iconic stadiums around the world, will help Indian players prepare for overseas assignments.
Future of Test Cricket and the Impact Player Rule
Jay Shah expressed his concern about the future of Test cricket, revealing that the BCCI is advocating for a dedicated fund within the ICC to support the format. “Test cricket is very expensive to host, and we’re working on creating a special fund for it,” Shah said, underscoring the financial challenges of sustaining the longest format of the game.
He also address the going to the debate over the Impact of Player rule in the Indian Premier League (IPL). While knowledge the pros and cons of the rule, Shah mentioned that the BCCI is still assessing the its a impact on the game. “We had an extensive discussion about this in our recent meeting with the franchise owners,” he said, adding that a decision on whether the rule will continue in domestic competition is like the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy will be made soon.
Shah confirmed that VVS Laxman will remain as the head of the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, with his contract set to be renewed upon its expiration in September, leadership continuity at the NCA. Shah also reiterated the BCCI’s position on not splitting coaching roles across formats, emphasizing that the board respects the preferences of appointed coaches like Gautam Gambhir.