Nehal Wadhera, a batsman representing Punjab, has been included in the principle squad for the match. Wadhera, who lately showcased his abilities within the IPL whereas taking part in for the Mumbai Indians, had initially been named as a stand-by participant however has now earned a spot within the crew.
“We received intimation this morning from the Punjab Cricket Association that Mandeep Singh had gotten injured and would be unavailable for the Duleep Trophy,” Chaudhry was quoted as saying in a press launch.
“Pursuant thereto a video-conference was organised this evening with all the selectors of the North Zone Selection Committee and the same was chaired by Chetan Sharma. Selectors discussed the issue and unanimously decided that Nehal Wadhera would be the replacement for Mandeep Singh,” the discharge additional acknowledged.
“Since Mandeep Singh was the Captain of the side, the Committee also picked Jayant Yadav to lead the North Zone team in the Duleep trophy,” Chaudhry mentioned.
North Zone will meet North East Zone within the quarter-final on the Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru from June 28 to July 1.
(With PTI Inputs)
Source: timesofindia.indiatimes.com