NEW DELHI: Haryana all-rounder Jayant Yadav has been appointed because the captain of the North Zone group for the upcoming Duleep Trophy. This resolution comes after Mandeep Singh, an skilled batsman, was compelled to withdraw from the event resulting from an damage. Anirudh Chaudhry, the convenor of the zonal committee, confirmed this growth on Thursday.
Nehal Wadhera, a batsman representing Punjab, has been included in the principle squad for the event. Wadhera, who just lately showcased his expertise within the IPL whereas enjoying for the Mumbai Indians, had initially been named as a stand-by participant however has now earned a spot within the group.
“We acquired intimation this morning from the Punjab Cricket Affiliation that Mandeep Singh had gotten injured and can be unavailable for the Duleep Trophy,” Chaudhry was quoted as saying in a press launch.
Nehal Wadhera, a batsman representing Punjab, has been included in the principle squad for the event. Wadhera, who just lately showcased his expertise within the IPL whereas enjoying for the Mumbai Indians, had initially been named as a stand-by participant however has now earned a spot within the group.
“We acquired intimation this morning from the Punjab Cricket Affiliation that Mandeep Singh had gotten injured and can be unavailable for the Duleep Trophy,” Chaudhry was quoted as saying in a press launch.
“Pursuant thereto a video-conference was organised this night with all of the selectors of the North Zone Choice Committee and the identical was chaired by Chetan Sharma. Selectors mentioned the difficulty and unanimously determined that Nehal Wadhera can be the alternative for Mandeep Singh,” the discharge additional said.
“Since Mandeep Singh was the Captain of the aspect, the Committee additionally picked Jayant Yadav to steer the North Zone group within the Duleep trophy,” Chaudhry mentioned.
North Zone will meet North East Zone within the quarter-final on the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru from June 28 to July 1.
(With PTI Inputs)
