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The Duleep Trophy 2025 starts on 28 Aug at Bengaluru. It is a key tournament for players aiming to join India's Test team for the home series against West Indies and South Africa. Top players like Shreyas Iyer, Mohammed Shami, Ishan Kishan, Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan, and Devdutt Padikkal will compete. The tournament helps selectors find strong batsmen and bowlers for the Tests starting in October and November. This year, the Duleep Trophy returns to the zonal format with six teams. Performances here can lead to India call-ups, especially for middle-order batsmen and pace bowlers. The tournament ends with the final from 11 Sept. It is an important chance for players to prove their form and fitness before the big home Test series. (Updated 27 Aug 2025, 15:00 IST; source: link)