Rajat has replaced Shubham Sharma, and it is understood that Madhya Pradesh Cricket Association (MPCA) and the team, having a reputed domestic coach, Chandrakant Pandit, as their Director of Cricket, were keen to have the domestic stalwart play a much bigger role in the franchise.
Vidarbha has made it three Irani Cup victories in their three appearances in the competition. Over the last five years, the hegemony of the ROI side has been challenged successfully for the second time, with Mumbai having beaten them in the previous edition.
Vidarbha solidified their control over the Irani Cup match against Rest of India, building on a substantial lead of 224 runs by the end of the third day at Nagpur's Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium.
Adar Poonawalla, CEO of Serum Institute of India, has hinted at the prospect of purchasing a stake in the Indian Premier League franchise Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB).
The star batter now looks to draw on those learnings as he leads India A in the opening match of the three-match one-day series against Australia A, beginning September 30. Tilak Varma, India's T20I mainstay, will be leading in other two matches.
Yash Rathod's career-best 194, Jain's all-round brilliance, and a quickfire hundred from Patidar powered Central Zone to their first Duleep Trophy title in nearly 11 years on Monday. Chasing 65 on the final morning in Bengaluru, Central had a few nervy moments but eventually sealed a six-wic
Yash Rathod's career-best 194, Saransh Jain's all-round brilliance, and a quickfire hundred from Rajat Patidar powered Central Zone to their first Duleep Trophy title in nearly 11 years. Chasing 65 on the final morning in Bengaluru, Central had a few nervy moments but eventually sealed a six
A statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) read, "The Senior Men's Selection Committee has named the India A squad for the upcoming three-match one-day series against Australia A, scheduled to be played at Kanpur."
Central Zone needs just 65 runs on the final day to clinch the Duleep Trophy 2025 title, having taken a 64-run lead despite three South Zone batters scoring half-centuries.
Central Zone dominated the 2025-26 Duleep Trophy final, reaching 384/5 at stumps on the second day with a 235-run lead over South Zone. Rajat Patidar smashed a century off 115 balls, scoring 101 runs with 12 boundaries and two sixes, while Yash Rathod remained unbeaten on 137 runs off 188 ba