Gaikwad Named West Zone Captain for Upcoming Duleep Trophy

Ruturaj Gaikwad has been appointed as the captain of the West Zone team for the Duleep Trophy, which marks the beginning of the 2026-27 domestic cricket season.

Shams Mulani will serve as the vice-captain for the squad, bringing his experience to support Gaikwad's leadership.

The team also features notable players such as Prithvi Shaw and Musheer Khan, both of whom have been included in the lineup for the tournament.