Siraj, Padikkal add star power as South Zone and East Zone clash for Duleep Trophy title

By United One News · AI-generated summary of 2 outlets' reporting

Published 5 Sept 2026, 12:18 UTC · Updated 5 Sept 2026, 13:13 UTC

AI-generated summary of the coverage listed below: Siraj and Padikkal will lead South Zone in the Duleep Trophy final against East Zone. Rahul is unavailable for South Zone. East Zone will rely on Kishan, Sooryavanshi and Shami for their key players.

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How each side framed it

Siraj, Padikkal add star power as South Zone and East Zone clash for Duleep Trophy title

Timeline

First reported by ESPN Cricinfo on 5 Sept 2026, 13:11 UTC; 2 articles from 2 outlets so far.

Who is covering this story

• Center (2): ESPN Cricinfo, The New Indian Express

Sources

• Siraj, Padikkal add star power as South Zone and East Zone clash for Duleep Trophy title — ESPN Cricinfo (center) · 5 Sept 2026, 13:11 UTC
• Duleep Trophy: Bolstered with Padikkal, Siraj, upbeat South Zone ready for East challenge — The New Indian Express (center) · 5 Sept 2026, 13:13 UTC

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