India, Aug. 27 -- The Duleep Trophy 2025 is set to take centre stage during a brief pause in India's international calendar. With the national team preparing for the Asia Cup and the upcoming Test series against West Indies, the domestic red-ball competition begins on August 28. North Zone face East Zone and Central Zone meet NorthEast Zone in the opening games, while heavyweights West and South Zones, of their strong records, start directly from the semi-finals. All fixtures will be played at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.

The upcoming edition of the Duleep Trophy carries added weight as selectors will keep a close watch on players who could break into the national setup ahead of the home series against West Indies and Sout...