East Zone wins Duleep Trophy after 14 years, raises questions on India's red-ball future
East Zone ended a 14-year drought by winning the Duleep Trophy, with the final in Chennai offering insights into Indian red-ball cricket's trajectory. The tournament featured Ishan Kishan's dominant 350-run knock and Tilak Varma's resilient 99, showcasing individual excellence among the squad's younger contingent.
The competition raised broader questions about the state of domestic red-ball cricket in India, with emerging players drawing attention alongside established performers. The final served as a barometer for the health of India's longer format at the domestic level.
