Duleep Trophy Final Acts as India 'A' Selection Trial
· Sports · Times of India, NDTV Sports
The Duleep Trophy final between East and South Zone in Chennai starting Sunday serves as a trial for India 'A' selection ahead of five upcoming Test matches against Australia and New Zealand. National selectors, including chairman Ajit Agarkar, will monitor performances. South Zone's squad includes Devdutt Padikkal and Mohammed Siraj, while KL Rahul opted out. Padikkal, in strong form, will bat at No. 3. East Zone, making their first final in 14 years, are led by Ishan Kishan. The match also marks the return of red-ball cricket to MA Chidambaram Stadium after two years.
Why it matters
This match is crucial for emerging players aiming to secure spots in India 'A' and potentially the national team, impacting their careers and India's future cricket prospects.
Read the original report — Times of India
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