Sat Sep 07 06:55:32 UTC 2024: – The domestic cricket season in India has started with the Buchi Babu tournament in Tamil Nadu following a trend started by the BCCI to transition from old format of zones to new teams with young talents
– The upcoming Duleep Trophy 2024 will see a change in format with four squads named India A, India B, India C, and India D
– Some senior players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Ravichandran Ashwin, Jasprit Bumrah, and Mohammed Shami have been exempted from playing in the tournament
– There is a discussion on whether teams should be named after former Indian legends to inspire young players
– The selection process for the Duleep Trophy has focused on finding new players for the upcoming Test series against Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Australia
– There is a lack of fast bowling allrounders in the current pool of players, with emphasis on finding players who can replace aging players
– The selection process also includes spinners who can bat, with a focus on finding replacements for spin legends like Ravichandran Ashwin
– The BCCI has adopted a new approach by selecting players who scored 500 or more runs in the previous season of the Ranji Trophy
– Players like Suryakumar Yadav have been given opportunities in the domestic circuit to prove their mettle
– The article also lists the names of selected players for the Duleep Trophy in 2024.

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