Surprise announcement of the board, the command of the red ball handed over to Shardul Thakur amid Oval Test
Shardul Thakur: The Anderson- Tendulkar Trophy continued between India and England, the fifth and last match of 2025 is being played at The Oval from 31 July. Meanwhile, the board has announced a large and surprise announcement. Let me tell you, during the Oval Test, the board has handed over the “command of the red ball” to Shardul Thakur.
Indian fans have been surprised after this news came to light. So let us tell you what is the whole thing ……
In fact, the BCCI has announced a schedule of the Dalip Trophy 2025-26. Along with this, the names of the captains of the teams are also coming out. Let me tell you, the BCCI has announced the West Zone team, whose command has been handed over to fast bowler Shardul Thakur.
The special thing is that this team includes talented players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer and Sarfaraz Khan, while senior names like Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara are excluded.
Expressed trust in youth
The BCCI has announced the West Zone team for this tournament, expressing confidence in young players. Another Shardul Thakur was given the command of the team, on the other hand, legendary players like Cheteshwar Pujara and Ajinkya Rahane have not been able to find a place in the team. The board has given a clear message by selecting teams that now is the time for future preparation.
This is the reason that veteran batsmen Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara have been excluded from the West Zone team. Both players have contributed to many Test matches for India, but the selectors have decided to give a chance to young talents.
Shardul has international experience
Shardul Thakur has international experience and has played in Tests, ODIs and T20 formats for Team India. At the same time, Tilak Verma has performed strongly in T20 format, IPL and domestic cricket for Team India in the last few years, which has given him a reward for South Zone captaincy.
West Zone’s entire team for Dalip Trophy 2025
Shardul Thakur (Captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Shreyas Iyer, Sarfaraz Khan, Rituraj Gaekwad, Jaymeet Patel, Manan Hingrajia, Saurabh Navale (wicketkeeper), Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotion, Dharmendra Jadeja, Tushar Deshpande, Arzan Nagwaswala
