Players on the periphery, such as Rinku Singh and Shivam Dube, alongside several experienced individuals overlooked by national selectors, will seek to make a compelling case for their inclusion as the second round of the Duleep Trophy commences on Thursday. The prominence of star players in this inaugural red-ball tournament will notably diminish in this round, as members of the Indian squad have been called away to participate in a national training camp in preparation for the upcoming Test match against Bangladesh, scheduled to take place in Chennai starting September 19. Notably, Sarfaraz Khan stands out as the sole representative from the Indian squad who will be competing in this domestic event.
Analyze their individual and collective roles in enhancing their team’s prospects.
