Duleep Trophy 2024 Set to Begin September 5

The 2024 Duleep Trophy is set to commence on September 5 and will feature a revamped format with four teams: India A, India B, India C, and India D, selected by the national selection committee led by Ajit Agarkar. This year's tournament marks a shift from the previous six-team zonal format to a round-robin structure, running until September 22, with matches held in Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh. Notable players like Shubman Gill, KL Rahul, and Yashasvi Jaiswal are expected to participate, while veterans such as Ajinkya Rahane and Cheteshwar Pujara have been excluded. The tournament is seen as a crucial platform for emerging talent and players returning from injury, impacting future national team selections. Matches will be broadcast live on the Sports 18 network and streamed on JioCinema. The Duleep Trophy is traditionally viewed as the starting point for India's domestic cricket season.