Tilak Varma Named South Zone Captain for Duleep Trophy as Ricky Bhui Steps Up as Vice-Captain

Tilak Varma has been appointed captain of South Zone for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, with Ricky Bhui named as his vice-captain.

South Zone’s Middle Order Strength

The duo will form part of a strong middle order that also includes Karun Nair of Karnataka and R Smaran.

This combination is expected to provide stability in the middle order during the multi-team domestic tournament.

Key Appointments Confirmed

The selection of Tilak Varma as leader and Ricky Bhui as deputy has been officially announced for South Zone’s Duleep Trophy campaign.

Both players are set to contribute significantly with the bat in the middle order alongside the experienced Karun Nair and R Smaran.

The middle order featuring Tilak Varma, Ricky Bhui, Karun Nair and R Smaran looks particularly robust for South Zone.

Fans following domestic cricket will note the inclusion of these names in the South Zone setup for the Duleep Trophy.

  • Tilak Varma – Captain
  • Ricky Bhui – Vice-captain
  • Karun Nair (Karnataka) – Middle order
  • R Smaran – Middle order

The team will rely on this core group to deliver consistent performances in the red-ball competition.