The Absence of Star Power<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\nWith most of India’s star players preparing for the first Test against Bangladesh, the Duleep Trophy is missing some of its usual flair. Notably, Sarfaraz Khan<\/strong> is the only member of the India Test squad still participating in this prestigious tournament. For others like Shubman Gill<\/strong> and Mayank Agarwal<\/strong>, the national team call-up has left a void in their respective teams, making room for newer talent to emerge.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThis presents an exciting opportunity for players like Rinku Singh<\/strong>, who, despite his outstanding first-class record, wasn’t selected for the initial round of the Duleep Trophy. Known for his T20 heroics with the Kolkata Knight Riders, Rinku will be eager to demonstrate his skills in the longer format and stake a claim for higher honors.<\/p>\n\n\n\nThe Players to Watch<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n1. Rinku Singh \u2013 India B<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nRinku Singh’s presence in the India B team is highly anticipated. Known for his fearless approach in T20 cricket, Rinku has a proven track record in first-class cricket, and the Duleep Trophy offers him a chance to showcase his ability in red-ball cricket once again. Playing at the Rural Development Trust Stadium, Rinku will be under the spotlight as he aims to convert his T20 success into a solid performance in the longest format of the game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2. Musheer Khan \u2013 India B<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nMusheer Khan’s recent performance in the first-round match for India B against India A was nothing short of remarkable. Scoring a composed 181 in the first innings, Musheer displayed maturity beyond his years, navigating through a tough situation to bring his team back into the game. While his second innings didn’t see him score, Musheer has already proven his potential to the national selectors. This match against India C could further solidify his case for selection in future India ‘A’ tours.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
3. Manav Suthar \u2013 India C<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\nAfter a stellar performance in the previous round, where he took a seven-wicket haul, Manav Suthar<\/strong> enters this match brimming with confidence. The left-arm spinner has become one of the standout performers in this edition of the Duleep Trophy. With his ability to turn the game around with impactful spells, Suthar has caught the attention of selectors, and another impressive performance in this match could fast-track his path to national recognition.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n