Rishabh Pant named captain of Rest of India for Irani Cup
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AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Rishabh Pant has been appointed captain of the Rest of India squad that will face the Ranji Trophy champions Jammu and Kashmir in the Irani Cup match in Srinagar starting October 1. Sarfaraz Khan has been named vice‑captain, while fast bowler Akash Deep is included in the 15‑man squad pending a fitness assessment. The match is a key fixture in India’s domestic cricket calendar.
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Who is covering this story
- Center (2): ESPN Cricinfo, Deccan Herald
Sources
- Irani Cup: Pant to lead Rest of India; Sarfaraz named vice-captain — ESPN Cricinfo (center)
- Irani Cup: Rishabh Pant named Rest of India skipper; Sarfaraz to be his deputy — Deccan Herald (center)