Dhruv Jurel, part of the Indian XI that won the final Test at The Oval to square the series in England 2-2, will lead Central Zone in the 2025/26 Duleep Trophy. The squad also includes Test cricketers Kuldeep Yadav and, if he gets medical clearance, Rajat Patidar, along with capped Indian limited-overs cricketers like Deepak Chahar and Khaleel Ahmed.