Tilak Varma To Lead South Zone In Duleep Trophy; Ricky Bhui Named Vice-Captain

Tilak Varma will lead 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, the 2025/26 Ranji Trophy leading run-getter with 950 runs, is selected.

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