Hardik Pandya’s comeback faces another setback, delaying his return to cricket. Meanwhile, Siddhesh Lad replaces Shardul Tripathi as Mumbai’s Ranji captain. Vaibhav Suryavanshi became the youngest Duleep Trophy half-centurion, and Australia announced a strong ‘A’ squad for their India tour.
Young pacer Gurnoor Brar earns a golden opportunity, securing a spot in North Zone’s squad for the Duleep Trophy semifinal against South Zone. Selectors reward his red-ball form, hoping his pace attack shines in this high-pressure match.
Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi made history by taking over East Zone’s captaincy during the Duleep Trophy semi-final. Following regular captain Ishan Kishan's sudden finger injury, the 15-year-old prodigy stepped up, becoming one of the youngest captains in Indian domestic cricket history.
BCCI introduces five new domestic cricket rules for 2026-27, including match bans for deliberate no-balls and mandatory completion of overs after last-wicket falls. Teams also lose declaration options in final innings, with additional changes for wicketkeepers and coaches.