Tilak Varma to lead South Zone in Duleep Trophy; Ricky Bhui named vice-captain

Tilak Varma will captain South Zone in the Duleep Trophy, with Ricky Bhui as vice-captain.

Veteran batter Karun Nair is included in the squad.

Karnataka's R Smaran, leading run-getter in 2025/26 Ranji Trophy with 950 runs, is in the squad.

Hyderabad's K Himateja is also part of the South Zone squad.