India's T20 vice-captain Tilak Varma will lead South Zone in the upcoming Duleep Trophy, while Andhra veteran Ricky Bhui has been named his deputy.

India discard Karun Nair is also a part of the squad along with upcoming India A batter S.K. Rasheed.

Karnataka's R. Smaran and Hyderabad K. Himateja are also part of the squad.

Former India A glovesman N. Jagadeesan is also part of the squad.

The Squad: Tilak Varma (Captain), Ricky Bhui (Vice-Captain), Abhinav Tejrana, S.K. Rasheed, K. Himateja, R. Smaran, N. Jagadeesan, Karun Nair, T. Thyagarajan, Shreyas Gopal, K. Sai Teja, T. Vijay, V. Kaverappa, Aman Khan.

Published - August 02, 2026 11:58 pm IST