With the Duleep Trophy 2025 set to kick off the Indian domestic cricket season on August 28, the zonal selection committees have announced their star-studded squads. The tournament’s return to a competitive zonal format has ensured that each team is packed with a formidable mix of India’s international heroes and top-performing domestic talent.
From India’s Test captain Shubman Gill leading the North Zone to the much-anticipated return of Mohammed Shami and Shreyas Iyer, the tournament is a must-watch for cricket lovers. This article provides a complete, zone-by-zone breakdown of all the official squads announced so far.
Which Star Players Are Participating in the Duleep Trophy 2025?
This year’s tournament is brimming with top-tier talent, providing a crucial platform for players to stake their claim ahead of a long international season. Some of the biggest names include:
- North Zone: Led by Indian Test captain Shubman Gill and featuring pacer Arshdeep Singh.
- West Zone: A powerhouse team featuring Shreyas Iyer, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, and captain Shardul Thakur.
- East Zone: Captained by Ishan Kishan and bolstered by the return of premier fast bowler Mohammed Shami.
- Central Zone: Features a strong core with Kuldeep Yadav, Deepak Chahar, and newly appointed captain Dhruv Jurel.
- South Zone: Led by the dynamic Tilak Varma and featuring Devdutt Padikkal.
What Are the Official Squads for the Duleep Trophy 2025?
Here is a comprehensive list of the full squads for each participating zone as announced by the zonal selection committees.
North Zone Squad
- Captain: Shubman Gill
- Squad: Shubham Khajuria, Ankit Kumar (vc), Ayush Badoni, Yash Dhull, Ankit Kalsi, Nishant Sandhu, Sahil Lotra, Mayank Dagar, Yudhvir Singh Charak, Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, Anshul Kamboj, Auqib Nabi, Kanhaiya Wadhawan.
- Standbys: Shubham Arora (wk), Jaskaranvir Singh Paul, Ravi Chauhan, Abid Mushtaq, Nishunk Birla, Umar Nazir, Divesh Sharma.
West Zone Squad
- Captain: Shardul Thakur
- Squad: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Aarya Desai, Harvik Desai (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Sarfaraz Khan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Jaymeet Patel, Manan Hingrajia, Saurabh Nawale (wk), Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, Dharmandrasinh Jadeja, Tushar Deshpande, Arzan Nagwaswala.
- Standbys: Mahesh Pithiya, Shivalik Shama, Mukesh Choudhary, Siddharath Desai, Chintan Gaja, Urvil Patel, Musheer Khan.
South Zone Squad
- Captain: Tilak Varma
- Squad: Mohammed Azharuddeen (vc), Tanmay Agarwal, Devdutt Padikkal, Mohit Kale, Salman Nizar, Narayan Jagadeesan, Tripurana Vijay, R Sai Kishore, Tanay Thyagarajan, Vijaykumar Vyshak, Nidheesh MD, Ricky Bhui, Basil NP, Gurjapneet Singh, Snehal Kauthankar.
- Standbys: Mohit Redkar, R Smaran, Ankit Sharma, Edhen Apple Tom, Andre Siddarth, Shaikh Rasheed.
East Zone Squad
- Captain: Ishan Kishan
- Squad: Abhimanyu Easwaran (vc), Sandeep Patnaik, Virat Singh, Denish Das, Sridam Paul, Sharandeep Singh, Kumar Kushagra, Riyan Parag, Utkarsh Singh, Manishi, Suraj Sindhu Jaiswal, Mukesh Kumar, Akash Deep, Mohammed Shami.
- Standbys: Mukhtar Hussain, Aasirwad Swain, Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Swastik Samal, Sudip Kr Gharami, Rahul Singh.
Central Zone Squad
- Captain: Dhruv Jurel
- Squad: Rajat Patidar (vc), Aryan Juyal, Danish Malewar, Sanjeet Desai, Kuldeep Yadav, Aditya Thakare, Deepak Chahar, Saransh Jain, Ayush Pandey, Shubham Sharma, Yash Rathod, Harsh Dubey, Manav Suthar, Khaleel Ahmed.
- Standbys: Madhav Kaushik, Yash Thakur, Yuvraj Chaudhary, Mahipal Lomror, Kuldeep Sen, Upendra Yadav.
Note: The squad for the NorthEast Zone was not available at the time of writing.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Who is the captain of the North Zone in the Duleep Trophy 2025?
India’s Test captain, Shubman Gill, has been named the captain of the North Zone for the Duleep Trophy 2025.
Which team is Shreyas Iyer playing for?
Shreyas Iyer will play for the West Zone in the Duleep Trophy 2025, alongside other stars like Yashasvi Jaiswal and captain Shardul Thakur.
What are the full squads for the Duleep Trophy 2025?
The full, official squads for the North, West, South, East, and Central zones are listed in detail above in this article.
