Duleep Trophy
The Duleep Trophy is a domestic cricket tournament in India that takes place annually. The trophy is named after Colonel C.K. Nayudu, who was the first Indian to play test cricket and the first Indian captain of the Indian team.
- The Duleep Trophy features four teams representing different regions of India: North Zone, South Zone, East Zone, and West Zone.
- The tournament is played in a league-cum-knockout format, where the top two teams from each group qualify for the semifinals.
The Duleep Trophy has been a crucial platform for Indian cricketers to showcase their skills and earn national selection. Many legendary cricketers have won the trophy during their careers, including Sachin Tendulkar, Rahul Dravid, and Virender Sehwag.
Dilip Trophy
The Dilip Trophy is not as well-known as the Duleep Trophy but has a rich history in Indian cricket. The trophy was named after the Indian cricketer Dilip Das, who played for Maharashtra and Bombay in first-class cricket.
- The Dilip Trophy was last contested in 2012-13 season, when Delhi won the