NEW DELHI: The Duleep Trophy tournament has kicked off the 2024-25 senior men's Indian domestic cricket season on Thursday, providing a vital preparatory platform for India's upcoming home Test series and the highly anticipated tour to Australia later this year.
The tournament has undergone a significant revamp in its structure and overall system, featuring four teams: India A, India B, India C, and India D, captained by Shubman Gill, Abhimanyu Easwaran, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and Shreyas Iyer, respectively.
In the match between Abhimanyu Easwaran-led Team B and Shubman Gill-captained Team A at the Chinnaswamy Stadium, a crucial catch by the agile wicket-keeper Dhruv Jurel dismissed Team B captain Abhimanyu Easwaran.
WATCH: Dhruv Jurel’s aerial heroics dismiss Abhimanyu Easwaran in Duleep Trophy Avesh Khan, bowling for Team A, became the first wicket-taker in this edition of the tournament when he enticed Easwaran, who had been watchfully observing the ball for 41 deliveries, to chase a delivery well outside his off stump. Easwaran ended up getting a thick edge on the ball, which Dhruv Jurel, the wicket-keeper for India A, spectacularly caught by diving to his right.
The dismissal of Easwaran early in the innings was a significant blow to Team B, as the captain is known for his ability to anchor the innings and provide stability at the top of the order. His wicket will undoubtedly put pressure on the remaining batsmen to step up and contribute to the team's total. The catch by Dhruv Jurel not only showcased his exceptional wicket-keeping skills but also highlighted the importance of having a reliable and agile gloveman behind the stumps.
As the tournament progresses, cricket enthusiasts can expect to witness more such exciting moments and top-notch performances from the talented young cricketers participating in the Duleep Trophy.
India A squad:
- Shubman Gill (C), Mayank Agarwal, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel (WK), KL Rahul, Tilak Varma, Shivam Dube, Tanush Kotian, Kuldeep Yadav, Akash Deep, Prasidh Krishna, Khaleel Ahmed, Avesh Khan, Vidwath Kaverappa, Kumar Kushagra, Shaswat Rawat.
India B squad:
- Abhimanyu Easwaran (C), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, Rishabh Pant (WK), Musheer Khan, Nitish Kumar Reddy*, Washington Sundar, Navdeep Saini, Yash Dayal, Mukesh Kumar, Rahul Chahar, R Sai Kishore, Mohit Awasthi, N Jagadeesan (WK).
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