Ankit Kumar Steps Up as Captain, Scores Century in Duleep Trophy

With Shubman Gill, the newly appointed captain of the Indian Test team, focusing on the Asia Cup, Ankit Kumar has seized the opportunity to showcase his skills. Gill, also named the vice-captain for the Asia Cup, had to withdraw from the Duleep Trophy due to fitness concerns. Kumar, who replaced Gill as the North Zone captain, responded with a remarkable performance, scoring a brilliant century in the second innings of the Duleep Trophy match.