Duleeep Trophy 2025: Shubman Gill misses the quarterfinals; All you need to know

Dhruv Jurel and Abhimanyu Easwaran were also killed for the opener. Shubman Gill in Action (AFP) Shubman Gill missed the Duleep Trophy 2025-26 quarterfinals between North Zone and East Zone, which was scheduled on August 28 in the BCCI Center of Excellence in Bengaluru. The reason behind Shubman Gill’s absence was named captain of the North Zone team, but was forced to miss the Duleeep Trophy due to illness. In his absence, Haryana’s top order seized Ankit Kumar was named captain of the team. In addition, Shubham replaced Rohilla Gill in the group. Shubman Gill’s likely return Shubman Gill is expected to recover later this week to join the team in Bengaluru before leaving for Abu Dhabi to the Asia Cup, which will start on September 9. He collected 754 runs in five tests and played an important role for Team India. As the newly appointed Vice captain of India’s T20I team for the Asia Cup, Gill’s health will be something to watch. Other key players who missed the Duleeep Trophy opener Dhruv Jurel, who was named Central Zone captain, in their meeting against the North East zone, were also killed. Strikingly, he snapped a groin. Rajat Patidar, who was named Vice Captain of the team, has now replaced Jurel for the role of captain. Abhimanyu Easwaran, the captain of the East Zone group, was excluded for fever. In his absence, Riyan Parag cuts the side. Duleeep Tropsy 2025 Ministry The two semi -finals of the Duleep Trophy 2025 are scheduled for September 4, followed by the final on September 11, in the BCCI’s Center of Excellence in Bengaluru. The final collision is scheduled for September 11 at the same venue. With several top players missing the opener, emerging talents such as Ankit Kumar and Shubham Rohilla will be in the spotlight.