Virat, Rohit exempted as Gill, Pant set to play Duleep Trophy

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selectors on Wednesday announced the squads for the upcoming Duleep Trophy, set to commence on September 5 in Bengaluru. The selection committee has struck a balance between experienced domestic performers and emerging talent while granting exemptions to senior players such as captain Rohit Sharma, top-order batsman Virat Kohli, lead pacer Jasprit Bumrah, and frontline spinner R Ashwin.