The Board of Control for Cricket in India has confirmed that Ruturaj Gaikwad will captain West Zone in the Duleep Trophy that opens the 2026-27 domestic season.
This marks an important leadership role for the batter as West Zone prepares for the multi-team first-class competition.
Leadership Duo Confirmed
Alongside the captaincy announcement, Shams Mulani has been named vice-captain of the West Zone side.
The pairing brings together experience and consistency for the campaign ahead.
Squad Additions Highlighted
The squad also features the inclusion of Prithvi Shaw and Musheer Khan.
Both players have been added to the group for the Duleep Trophy matches.
Selectors have placed these names in the West Zone lineup for the season-opening tournament.
- Ruturaj Gaikwad – Captain
- Shams Mulani – Vice-captain
- Prithvi Shaw – Squad member
- Musheer Khan – Squad member
The Duleep Trophy remains the traditional curtain-raiser to India’s domestic first-class calendar every season.
West Zone will therefore begin their 2026-27 campaign under Gaikwad’s leadership with Mulani supporting in the vice-captain role.
The presence of Shaw and Musheer Khan adds further depth to the squad that has been announced for the event.
Gaikwad will lead West Zone while Shams Mulani serves as vice-captain with Prithvi Shaw and Musheer Khan included in the squad for the 2026-27 Duleep Trophy.
All details released so far centre on these appointments and inclusions for the West Zone team.