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Duleep Trophy: Shreyas Iyer closed the offer of West Zone captaincy; Instead of Shardul Thakur’s name. Cricket news

India Odle Batter Shreyas Iyer In the Dalip Trophy, Captain West Zone rejected the proposal, after which national selectors entrusted the responsibility to their Mumbai and India team partner, all -rounder. Shardul ThakurTOI has learned. However, Iyer made himself available for the tournament, being again played on zonal basis as a player. “Yes, it is true that Iyer turned down the proposal from the West Zone Selection Committee to captain the team. After that, the chairman of the committee, Sanjay Patil, who is also the chief selector of Mumbai, approached Thakur to lead the West Zone, an opportunity that Thakur happily accepted,” a source said.
Go beyond the border with our YouTube channel. Subscribe now! Reports show that Iyer was expecting a call-up for the Asia Cup and started white ball training with his personal coach Praveen Emere in MCA indoor facility at Bandra-Kurla Complex and MCA Indoor in Cricket Club of India. Since the Asia Cup begins on 9 September at the UAE, the Defending Champions West Zone is given preference to play directly in the Dileep Trophy semi -finals in the Excellence of Excellence (COE) in Bangalore from September 4 to 7, Iyer would have been unavoidable for the Asia Cup. However, the 30-year-old Mumbai batsman was excluded controversial from India’s 15-Man T20 Asia Cup squad, and when the national selectors announced the squad last Monday last Monday, he was not nominated in the store. BCCI Headquarters in Mumbai. Meanwhile, the captain of the newly appointed West Zone Thakur has been given after the legendary batsman to lead the Mumbai Ranji Trophy team in the 2025-26 season. Ajinkya Rahane Step below the role on Thursday. Thakur, who recently recovered from ankle surgery, has been a prominent player in Mumbai’s Red-Ball setup, taking 35 wickets in nine Ranji Trophy matches, scored 505 runs, including a century and four half-centuries. His all -round performance recalled him to the Indian Test team for the tour of England, where he took two wickets in two tests and scored 108 runs. West Zone selectors opted not to include veterans and Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar PujaraThe Red-Ball announced the 15-man squad on 1 August, indicating the expectations of his return to cricket. The Duleep Trophy will start in Coa on 28 August, with the final scheduled for sept 11. Kiran, the head coach of Mumbai’s new Under -19, will work as the head coach of the West Zone team for the power tournament, which also marks the beginning of the 2025-26 domestic season.
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Duleep Trophy: Cricket News dominates North East region as Silver Patidar Slam Ton, near Danish Malver Double

The Central Zone dominated the early day of the Dalip Trophy quarter -final against the North East Zone in Bengaluru on Thursday, reaching 4 out of 2 in 77 overs to 432 in 77 overs before the rain played. Vidarbha’s Danish Malevar remained unbeaten on 198 Silver Scored a quick 125 off 96 balls.The pair performed an impressive batting, collectively kills 56 borders. Malevar, who first scored in a century Ranji Trophy In the final last season, hit 35 fours and a six in his innings. Patidar’s aggressive knock included 21 fours and three sixes.The partnership between Malav and Patidar began when 60, who batted at 60, was hurt after Aryan Juyal was killed in the stomach area. He added 199 runs for the second wicket in just 28 overs.Mallever performed extraordinary batting skills for 1,000 runs in her tenth first -class game. His third first -class century included 20 borders, in which the hundredth run was coming through a limit.Patidar showed his class by hitting three consecutive reverse sweeps against North East Zone captain Rongsen Jonathan, who scored 130 runs in 15 overs. He arrived in his 14th first class century with cover drive in the following over.
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Patidar’s innings ended when he attempted to sweep Pesar Feeriizam Jotin and was caught by Ankur Malik in deep square leg boundary.After Patidar’s dismissal, Malwar formed another strong partnership with his Ranji team partner Yash Rathore. The pair added 85 runs for the unwavering third wicket stand, with Rathod unbeaten at 32, the rain disrupted the game.21 -year -old Malevar is now on the verge of her first class double hundred, showing her ability as a growing talent in Indian domestic cricket.
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Sanju Samson wreaked havoc! The Asia Cup hit 21 sixes as an opener ahead of 2025. Cricket news

Sanju Samson The Kerala Cricket League (KCL) is set with its explosive hit, cleaning ropes 21 times in just three matches as a opener. The 30 -year -old form has not only operated its side, but has also ruled the debate about its role in India’s Asia Cup squad starting on 9 September. In the latest match, playing for Kochi Blue Tigers against Adani Trivandrum Royals, Samson scored 62 runs in 37 delivery, including five sixes, as posted by his team in 191. Before the tournament, he produced 89 runs knocks from 46 balls against Thrissur Titans, although his side decreased in that competition. His standout came in the innings when he made his way for 121 runs, sent the ball to the stand seven times. Samson has also shown customization ability, transferring his versatility with his natural invasive nature, transferring to number 6 in one of the fixtures.In these 3 games, he made a compelling to score 272 runs, which more than enough to bend the head and emphasize the fact that he can distribute if he is used as an opener in his Go-to roll. His form has discussed India’s batting order for the Asia Cup fresh. Former captain Ajinkya Rahane supported Samson on his YouTube channel, “Shubman is back in the team, I am sure he is most likely to open with Abhishek Sharma. Personally, I would like to see Sanju Samson in the team because he is really done well. He is a very confident man, he is a very good team man, and this is very important.” However, not everyone agrees. Former industry batsman Akash Chopra suggested that Samson may still remember despite his KCL form. “With the return of Shubman Gill, the fate of Sanju Samson has been sealed less or less. He will no longer allow XI to play. You will not leave Tilak Verma or Hardik Pandya, which means that Samson sits out and Jitesh Sharma will get the node again,” Chopra commented.
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As India prepares for the continental tournament, Samson’s explosive run has ensured that its case is making it difficult to ignore, even if the dynamics of selection are making its immediate future clouded.
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Watch: Sachin Tendulkar and family pray in Lalbagcha Raja

Legendary cricketer Sachin Tendulkar And his family visited the famous Lalbagcha Raja in Mumbai today, demanded blessings on the occasion of Ganesh ChaturthiSachinWife Anjali, son Arjun and daughter Sara were seen in traditional dress as they prayed before the prestigious Ganesh idol. His journey was surrounded by a large number of fans, in which the cameras captured the family’s darshan, before they make their way through a large crowd. Arjun, dressed in a brown kurta, matching with his father, with the family in the pandal. This appearance comes at a time when he has been in the headlines after the news of her engagement for Sania Chandok earlier this month.Earlier, Sachin, Anjali and Arjun visited Raj Thackeray’s residence in Mumbai, which had pictures of going viral online. That occasion marked Arjun’s first public appearance since the engagement. The news of Arjun’s engagement was initially spread through reports, but during a redit, Sachin Tendulkar himself asked me anything session. In response to a fan, batting Mahan said, “Yes he did and we are all very excited for the new phase in our life.” Arjun, 25, on August 13, exchanged the ring with close relatives and friends at a private ceremony with 26-year-old Sania. Sania is the granddaughter of businessman Ravi Gai, whose Gravis Group manages the India franchise and Brooklyn Creemiry of Bascon Robins. Despite paying attention, Arjun has stayed away from making any personal announcements online. His last social media post, on 9 August, had a Raksha Bandhan message to his sister Sara. No details about the wedding plans have been shared by any family so far.
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As the celebration continues in Mumbai, Tendulkars’ visit to Lalbagcha Raja attracted significant interest, once again entered the public’s eyes amidst the ceremonies and best wishes around Arjun’s new chapter.
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