Duleep Trophy Final Round Resumes, Iyer and Samson Aim to Impress

The Duleep Trophy, India's premier domestic red-ball tournament, is set to resume its final round on Thursday, September 19, 2024, providing another opportunity for aspiring cricketers to showcase their skills. Unlike previous editions, this year's tournament will not feature any knockout games, with the team accumulating the highest points crowned as champions.

Currently, India C, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad, sits atop the standings with nine points from two matches. They will face Mayank Agarwal's India A, while Abhimanyu Easwaran's India B will take on India D, captained by Shreyas Iyer.

Iyer, who was overlooked for the recent Bangladesh series, will be eager to prove his worth. However, his team has yet to earn a point in the tournament, putting pressure on him to deliver an inspiring performance.

The performance of India D batter Sanju Samson and pacer Arshdeep Singh will also be closely monitored by the selectors. In the India B camp, Rinku Singh will aim to make a significant contribution after a disappointing outing in the previous game.

The India A versus India C contest will see the selectors expecting more runs from Agarwal, Riyan Parag, and Sai Sudharsan. Parag has shown promise with the bat but needs to spend more time in the middle.

Pacer Prasidh Krishna, returning from injury, will be looking to bowl a substantial number of overs, while Shams Mulani will hope to repeat his match-winning effort in the prevailing conditions. Ishan Kishan, who made a memorable return to red-ball cricket with a century for India C, will need another impressive knock to garner further attention from the selectors.

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