Indian cricketer Shivam Dube has been selected in the West Zone squad for the upcoming Deodhar Trophy, while Tushar Deshpande has been named as a standby player. The tournament, which was not held in the previous seasons due to the COVID-19 pandemic, will take place in Puducherry from July 24 to August 3.
Dube, who had a brilliant season with the bat for the Chennai Super Kings in the Indian Premier League, scoring 418 runs in 16 matches, has earned a place in the 15-member West Zone squad. He will be joined by players like Prithvi Shaw, Priyank Panchal, Sarfaraz Khan, and Rahul Tripathi.
Fast bowler Tushar Deshpande, who was the top wicket-taker for CSK in the IPL with 21 scalps, has been included as a standby player for the West Zone squad. He was called up to replace the injured Chetan Sakariya for the Duleep Trophy semi-final against the Central Zone.
The West Zone squad will be led by Priyank Panchal, and they will start their campaign against the North East Zone on the opening day of the tournament. The 20-year-old Rajvardhan Hangargekar has also been included in the squad.
Standby players for the West Zone squad include Chetan Sakariya, Tushar Deshpande, Yuvraj Dodiya, Abu Kazi, and Kathan Patel.
It is exciting to see Shivam Dube being recognized for his impressive performances in the IPL and being given an opportunity to represent the West Zone in the Deodhar Trophy. With players like Prithvi Shaw and Rahul Tripathi also in the squad, the West Zone team looks strong and will be aiming for a successful campaign in the tournament.
The Deodhar Trophy is a prestigious tournament in Indian domestic cricket, and it provides a platform for young talents to showcase their skills and stake a claim for higher honors. It will be interesting to see how the West Zone squad performs in the competition and which players manage to make a mark.
Overall, the selection of Shivam Dube and Tushar Deshpande in the West Zone squad for the Deodhar Trophy reflects their consistent performances and potential. It will be a great opportunity for them to make an impact and catch the attention of the selectors for future international assignments.
