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Gambhir to decide on Vaibhav, Ishan availability for Duleep Trophy final
South Zone has confirmed KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal and Mohammed Siraj for the Duleep Trophy final, but the participation of three other players remains uncertain due to India team commitments.
LSN India ·
The South Zone cricket team has named KL Rahul, Devdutt Padikkal and Mohammed Siraj for the Duleep Trophy final, though uncertainty surrounds the availability of three other squad members. The status of Vaibhav Suryavanshi, Ishan Kishan and captain Tilak Varma for the domestic tournament's showpiece match will be determined by head coach Gautam Gambhir.
The decision on these three players hinges on their national team obligations, as the Indian cricket team is scheduled to assemble in Delhi on September 9 or 10 for upcoming commitments. This has created a window of uncertainty regarding whether Gambhir will clear them for the Duleep Trophy final.
South Zone's squad composition reflects the balancing act between domestic cricket and national team preparation during a congested international schedule. The uncertainty over the trio's participation could influence the team's tactical approach in the final stages of the tournament.