Delhi has announced a 24-member squad an unusually large contingent for their Ranji Trophy opener against Hyderabad, starting October 15. Ayush Badoni will captain the side, with Yash Dhull named vice-captain. The selection was finalised by the Delhi & District Cricket Association (DDCA) on Thursday.

Ashok Sharma in conversation with PTI highlighted on an unusually long squad saying “The selectors have named 24 because they felt that a larger pool is always available for selection during each game. However, when we play home games in Delhi, we will prune it down to 15.”

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But one of the players whose return remains highly anticipated is of Rishabh Pant. Giving an update on this, the DDCA secre

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