Vaibhav Suryavanshi Appointed Vice-Captain of East Zone for Duleep Trophy 2026-27

Following a stellar performance on the Zimbabwe tour, 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Suryavanshi has been entrusted with a major leadership role as the vice-captain of the East Zone squad for the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy, led by wicketkeeper-batsman Ishan Kishan.

Key Highlights:
- Leadership and Preparation: Suryavanshi shared a rigorous net practice video on social media captioned 'Preparation', signaling his readiness for the red-ball domestic tournament.
- Recent Form: After a modest international debut in England, Suryavanshi bounced back strongly during the Zimbabwe tour, scoring 151 runs across three innings at a blistering strike rate of 196.10, earning the Player of the Series award.
- Duleep Trophy Schedule & Squad: East Zone will kick off their campaign against North East Zone on August 23, with Suryavanshi expected to open alongside seasoned batsman Abhimanyu Easwaran in a squad featuring stars like Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar.