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Duleep Trophy: Andre Siddarth stood firm with an unbeaten 84, helping South Zone reach 426 and avoid an innings defeat, but Central Zone still need just 64 runs with all wickets in hand to win the title.

Former India left-arm spinner Sunil Joshi has been appointed as the bowling coach for the India A team in their upcoming series against Australia A. Alongside Joshi, Atul Ranade, currently the assistant coach of Mumbai, will serve as the fielding coach. Hrishikesh Kanitkar will continue as the head coach.

Former Tamil Nadu skipper Vijay Shankar parted ways with the state association, citing a lack of clarity and frustration of not being part of the team as reasons behind his decision. The batting all-rounder will now play for Tripura in the upcoming domestic season.

While Prithvi Shaw appears set to depart Mumbai ahead of the 2025–26 season, Yashasvi Jaiswal will continue to represent the domestic cricket heavyweights. The MCA has approved his request to revoke the previously issued NOC for a move to Goa.