The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced that Rajat Patidar will lead Central Zone in their Duleep Trophy title defence during the 2026-27 campaign.
Rinku Singh has been named vice-captain for the same multi-day domestic tournament.
Central Zone’s Leadership for Upcoming Duleep Trophy
Central Zone will enter the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy season under the captaincy of Rajat Patidar. The team aims to defend the title they previously won.
Rinku Singh will support the captain as vice-captain throughout the campaign.
Key Appointments Confirmed
- Rajat Patidar appointed captain of Central Zone
- Rinku Singh appointed vice-captain of Central Zone
- Focus remains on Duleep Trophy title defence
- Campaign period specified as 2026-27
This selection ensures continuity in the leadership group for the zonal side.
The squad will be guided by Rajat Patidar with Rinku Singh as his deputy in the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy.
Central Zone enters the tournament as defending champions. The leadership combination has been finalised for the entire campaign.
What This Means for Central Zone
The appointment of Rajat Patidar as captain places him at the forefront of Central Zone’s efforts to retain the Duleep Trophy.
Rinku Singh’s role as vice-captain adds to the team’s structure for the 2026-27 season.
All details remain limited to the official announcement regarding these two positions.
The Duleep Trophy will see Central Zone compete under this new leadership setup starting in the 2026-27 season.
No further changes or additional squad information has been released alongside this captaincy decision.