Star cricketer and India’s Test captain Shubman Gill has fallen ill and will miss the Duleep Trophy 2025. Gill, who was chosen as the captain of the North Zone squad, will now skip the tournament entirely and join the Indian team directly for the Asia Cup 2025, where he serves as vice-captain under Suryakumar Yadav.
With Gill unavailable, Ankit Kumar from Haryana will take over as captain of North Zone. The squad also includes other talented players such as Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, and Anshul Kamboj. Of these, Arshdeep and Harshit Rana will leave after the first match against East Zone to join the Indian team, as they have also been selected for the Asia Cup 2025.
According to Cricbuzz, Shubman Gill has been advised to rest and is currently doing so at his home in Chandigarh. Sources now confirm that the Fazilka-born batsman will miss the entire Duleep Trophy 2025. However, the zonal selectors and the national committee have not yet made an official statement about his absence.
To replace the 25-year-old, North Zone selectors will bring in Shubham Rohilla for the squad. Additionally, Gurnoor Brar and Anuj Thakral have been named as potential replacements for Arshdeep Singh and Harshit Rana in the North Zone lineup for the six-team tournament.
North Zone Set to Take on East Zone in Opening Quarterfinal
In the Duleep Trophy 2025, North Zone will play their first quarter-final against East Zone at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru. If North Zone wins this match, they will face South Zone in the semi-final at the same ground. Winning the semi-final will take them to the final, which will be a five-day match.
The North Zone squad includes: Shubman Gill (captain), Ankit Kumar (vice-captain), Ayush Badoni, Yash Dhull, Shubham Khajuria, Nishant Sindhu, Arshdeep Singh, Mayank Dagar, Harshit Rana, Anshul Kamboj, Yudhvir Singh, Aaqib Nabi, Ankit Kalsi, Sahil Lotra, Kanhaiya Wadhawan.
Stand-by players are: Shubham Arora, Jaskaranvir Singh Paul, Ravi Chauhan, Abid Mushtaq, Nishunk Birla, Umar Nazir, and Divesh Sharma.
FAQ
Why might Shubman Gill miss the Duleep Trophy 2025?
Shubman Gill is reportedly unwell, and his participation in the tournament is currently in doubt.
Which team is Shubman Gill captaining in the Duleep Trophy 2025?
Shubman Gill is the captain of the North Zone team.
Who will lead North Zone if Gill is ruled out?
Ankit Kumar, the vice-captain, is likely to take over leadership duties if Shubman Gill cannot play.
When and where is North Zone’s first Duleep Trophy match?
North Zone will face East Zone in the first quarter-final at the BCCI Centre of Excellence Ground in Bengaluru.