Ruturaj Gaikwad to Captain West Zone in Duleep Trophy as Domestic Season Opens in 2026-27
The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced that Ruturaj Gaikwad will lead the West Zone team in the Duleep Trophy during the 2026-27 domestic season.
Key Leadership Appointments Confirmed
Ruturaj Gaikwad has been named captain of West Zone for the season-opening Duleep Trophy. This marks an important step for the team as the domestic calendar begins.
Shams Mulani has been appointed as the vice-captain for the same campaign. The pairing brings together experienced leadership for West Zone.
Squad Inclusions Highlighted
The squad also features the inclusion of Prithvi Shaw and Musheer Khan. Both players have been added to the West Zone group for the Duleep Trophy.
These selections form the core of the announced leadership and playing group for the tournament.
The Duleep Trophy will serve as the opening event of the 2026-27 domestic season for West Zone under Gaikwad’s captaincy.
West Zone will begin its campaign in the multi-team domestic competition with the confirmed captain, vice-captain and additional squad members in place.
- Captain: Ruturaj Gaikwad
- Vice-Captain: Shams Mulani
- Squad members included: Prithvi Shaw, Musheer Khan
The announcement focuses solely on these appointments ahead of the Duleep Trophy matches.
Fans following Indian domestic cricket will note the names of Gaikwad, Mulani, Shaw and Khan in the West Zone setup for the season opener.