Duleep Trophy: Sooryavanshi named East Zone vice-captain led by Ishan Kishan

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been appointed vice-captain for the East Zone squad. He will serve as deputy to Ishan Kishan in the Duleep Trophy 2026. Experienced pacer Mohammed Shami also returns to domestic cricket action. The squad features a blend of international cricketers and emerging talent. Riyan Parag and Akash Dee

The squad includes Shami and Mukesh, while Parag and Akash Deep weren't considered as they continue to recuperate from surgeries

4 min readUpdated: Jul 29, 2026 07:15 PM IST Vaibhav Sooryavanshi of India celebrates after scoring his fifty runs during the 1st T20 International match between Zimbabwe and India at the Harare Sports Club, Harare, Zimbabwe on July 23, 2026. (CREIMAS)East Zone have handed teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

Ireland's Padraig Harrington will be a Europe vice-captain when the Ryder Cup comes to Limerick next year.

Three-time major champion Padraig Harrington has been named as one of Luke Donald's vice-captains for the Ryder Cup at Adare Manor in 2027.