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15‑Year‑Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Leads East Zone in Duleep Trophy Semi‑Final vs Central Zone
✍️ The Sunday Guardian
🗓 30 Aug 2026, 04:19 PM
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Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, aged 15, was named captain of the East Zone side for the Duleep Trophy 2026 semi‑final against Central Zone.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, a 15‑year‑old cricketer, has been appointed captain of the East Zone team for the upcoming Duleep Trophy semi‑final against Central Zone.
The selection makes him one of the youngest captains in the competition’s history, reflecting strong performances in junior circuits that earned him a place in the senior zonal squad.
The semi‑final, scheduled later this week, will decide which zone advances to the final of the 2026 edition of the Duleep Trophy, India’s premier first‑class domestic tournament.
Selectors indicated the move signals a focus on nurturing young leadership, though further details were not disclosed.
The selection makes him one of the youngest captains in the competition’s history, reflecting strong performances in junior circuits that earned him a place in the senior zonal squad.
The semi‑final, scheduled later this week, will decide which zone advances to the final of the 2026 edition of the Duleep Trophy, India’s premier first‑class domestic tournament.
Selectors indicated the move signals a focus on nurturing young leadership, though further details were not disclosed.