Rinku Singh Joins India B Squad; Major Shakeup Expected in Duleep Trophy Matches

Sep 10, 2024

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Exciting changes in store for Indian cricket as players shift between squads for the upcoming Duleep Trophy matches. Stay tuned for all the updates!

Indian batter Rinku Singh is all set to join the India B squad for the upcoming matches, while most of the Test players chosen for the series against Bangladesh are expected to be withdrawn from the next round of Duleep Trophy matches starting on September 12 in Anantpur. Notable players like Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, Dhruv Jurel, Kuldeep Yadav, and Akash Deep will make way for new additions Pratham Singh, Akshay Wadkar, Shaik Rasheed, Shams Mulani, and Pulkit Narang.

Additionally, fast bowler Vidhwath Kaverappa is likely to transition from India A to India D for the following round.India B will likely see the absence of Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rishabh Pant, and Yash Dayal, with Suyash Prabhudesai, Himanshu Mantri, and Rinku Singh expected to fill in the gaps. Surprisingly, Sarfaraz Khan, who is part of the India Test squad against Bangladesh, will remain with India B for the second round of Duleep Trophy matches ending on September 15, just before the commencement of the Chennai Test.

Regarding the changes, India C remains unaffected, while India D will bid farewell to Axar Patel and Tushar Deshpande due to injury, with Kaverappa and Nishant Sindhu set to join their squad.In the cricketing landscape, collaboration is key, and these adjustments aim to enhance the competitiveness and skills of the respective teams involved in the Duleep Trophy matches. Stay tuned as the action unfolds in the world of Indian cricket.

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