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Former India captain Sourav Ganguly is set to return unopposed as Cricket Association of Bengal president. His second term comes amid financial controversies and a focus on strengthening Bengal cricket.

Mithun Manhas, former Delhi captain, is likely to become the new BCCI president. He is poised to be the first uncapped cricketer to lead the Indian board. Manhas brings administrative experience from the JKCA and a strong domestic cricketing background, including leading Delhi to a Ranji Trophy title in 2007-08.

Yash Rathod scored a career-best 194 to help Central Zone take a commanding lead in the Duleep Trophy final. His innings helped Central Zone take a massive lead of 362 in the first innings.

Jalaj Saxena, a seasoned all-rounder, has signed with Maharashtra for the Ranji Trophy 2025-26 season, leaving Kerala after nine years. The Maharashtra Cricket Association welcomes Saxena, highlighting his experience and mentoring abilities. Alongside Prithvi Shaw, Saxena aims to bolster the team's performance, bringing his impressive domestic record and IPL experience to Maharashtra.

Rinku Singh, known for his T20 heroics, asserts his capabilities extend to red-ball cricket, aiming to represent India in Tests. Preparing for the Asia Cup 2025, he emphasizes evolving his technique with guidance from Abhishek Nair and Gautam Gambhir. Singh aspires to contribute across all formats, driven by self-belief and a desire to win the T20 World Cup.

Riyan Parag, recovering from a shoulder injury sustained last October, returned to competitive cricket in the Duleep Trophy after a stint in the IPL where he experienced stress as stand-in captain. Parag expressed satisfaction with his performance in the Duleep Trophy match, focusing on enjoying the game and testing his fitness.

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.

Central Zone dominated the first day of the Duleep Trophy quarter-final, reaching 432 for 2 against North East Zone. Danish Malewar remained unbeaten on 198, while Rajat Patidar contributed a rapid 125. Their impressive partnership helped Central Zone build a strong foundation, with Malewar nearing a double century.

Indian cricket fans expressed disappointment as the Duleep Trophy, a premier domestic tournament featuring stars like Mohammed Shami and Kuldeep Yadav, lacked live streaming. This edition marks a return to the zonal format and serves as a trial for the 'serious injury replacement substitute' rule.

Sarfaraz Khan's unbeaten 109 propelled Mumbai against Haryana in the Buchi Babu Tournament, rescuing them from an early collapse. This century follows his earlier 138 against TNCA XI, solidifying his form ahead of the Test season.

Prithvi Shaw marked his Maharashtra debut with a resilient century against Chhattisgarh in the Buchi Babu Tournament 2025, held in Chennai. After a top-order collapse, Shaw's 111-run innings stabilised the team, showcasing a return to form after a challenging period. This performance reignites hopes for a career resurgence as he aims to carry this momentum into the Ranji Trophy season.