Gaikwad overlooked as Shardul named West Zone's captain
West Zone selectors name Shardul Thakur as captain for the Duleep Trophy 2025, overlooking Ruturaj Gaikwad’s captaincy credentials for the Inter-zonal tournament. Indian veterans Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane have been overlooked for this year’s competition, virtually signalling an end to their Test comeback, and Shreyas Iyer marks his return.