Suryakumar Yadav To KL Rahul: 7 Key Players To Watch Out For In Duleep Trophy 2024

The Indian vice-captain is seen as the likely successor to star batter Virat Kohli and a future captain in all formats. Following a successful period as T20I captain in Zimbabwe, Gill is being prepared for leadership in all formats as part of the India A team.

The current T20I captain has played only one Test for India, but with over 5,500 runs in 82 first-class matches, Suryakumar Yadav is a seasoned player in red-ball cricket. He'll be competing for a place in India's packed middle order.

Shreyas Iyer has established himself as a reliable middle-order batsman for India in recent years. Iyer’s calm demeanor and ability to construct an innings make him a crucial player in the Duleep Trophy. His ability to handle pressure and play spin effectively will be tested in this domestic tournament.

After overcoming injuries from a serious road accident in 2022, Rishabh Pant made an inspiring return to T20 cricket in the IPL and played a key role in India's T20 World Cup win. Known as one of the best aggressive batters in the country, seeing Pant in Test cricket again will be exciting, especially with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy coming up this year.

A consistent presence in the Test setup and a key player in many home victories, Jadeja will be returning to the game to demonstrate his all-rounder skills after a long break.

KL Rahul has often been in and out of the Test team due to injuries, dips in form, and stiff competition for the wicketkeeping role with Ishan Kishan, KS Bharat, and Rishabh Pant. A strong performance in the Duleep Trophy could boost his chances of securing the first-choice keeper spot for the Australia tour.

After being left out of the BCCI central contracts, Ishan Kishan is set to return to red-ball cricket. With some strong performances, he'll be looking to earn a spot on the national team, competing for the wicketkeeper-batter position against KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant.