Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Captains East Zone After Ishan Kishan Injury
· Sports · Sportstar, Indian Express, NDTV Sports
Fifteen-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi took over as captain for the East Zone side during the Duleep Trophy semifinal against Central Zone in Bengaluru. The teenager, initially named vice-captain, assumed the leadership role after Ishan Kishan was forced to leave the field due to a finger injury. The match is being held at the BCCI Centre of Excellence. Officials have not provided further updates on the severity of Kishan's injury or his availability for the remainder of the tournament.
Why it matters
The injury to a senior player like Ishan Kishan forces a leadership change in a high-stakes domestic tournament, impacting East Zone's tactical approach.
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