New Delhi, Aug. 7 -- Indian wicketkeeper/batter Dhruv Jurel is set to lead Central Zone in the 2025-26 Duleep Trophy, while Rajat Patidar has been named his deputy, starting later this month, which will kick off the domestic season this year, according to ESPNcricinfo.

After being benched throughout the Anderson-Tendulkar Trophy, Kuldeep Yadav will also return to action in the Duleep Trophy, where he will lead Central Zone's spin attack.

Vidarbha's spinner Harsh Dubey, who broke the record for most wickets in a Ranji Trophy season when he picked up 69 in his side's run to the title in 2024-25, will combine with Kuldeep and Rajasthan's Manav Suthar for Central Zone.

Seamer Khaleel Ahmed will return to action and will lead Central Zone's...