Thu Sep 26 08:16:54 UTC 2024: ## Jurel and Krishna Named in Rest of India Irani Cup Squad
**Lucknow, India:** The Rest of India squad for the upcoming Irani Cup has been announced, featuring young talents Dhruv Jurel and Prasidh Krishna. The tournament, which begins on October 1st, will see the Rest of India team take on the reigning Ranji Trophy champions, Mumbai.
Jurel, who recently made his Test debut for India against England, is currently part of the Indian team playing Bangladesh. His inclusion in the Irani Cup squad is contingent on his selection for the second Test in Kanpur, which begins on September 27th.
Krishna, another Rajasthan Royals player, is making a welcome return to first-class cricket after recovering from injury. He showcased his form in the recent Duleep Trophy, taking four wickets in two matches for the winning India A team.
Mumbai, led by Ajinkya Rahane, boasts the likes of Tanush Kotian, who played a pivotal role in their Ranji Trophy victory. Kotian, the Player of the Series, impressed with both bat and ball, accumulating 502 runs and 29 wickets in the tournament.
Ruturaj Gaikwad will captain the Rest of India team, which also includes promising players like Abhimanyu Easwaran, Sai Sudharsan, and Devdutt Padikkal.
The Irani Cup, a five-day match, will be held at the Bharat Ratna Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee Ekana Cricket Stadium in Lucknow. The match is expected to be a thrilling encounter between two strong teams, showcasing the best of domestic cricket talent.
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