Pant Leads Rest of India, Sarfaraz Named Vice-Captain for Irani Cup
The BCCI has unveiled a 15-member Rest of India squad that will take on Ranji Trophy champions Jammu & Kashmir in Srinagar from October 1.
The BCCI's Men's Selection Committee revealed a 15-member Rest of India squad on Wednesday, September 16, for the 2026 Irani Cup. Rishabh Pant will lead the side and also keep wicket, with Sarfaraz Khan appointed as his deputy for the contest.
The Rest of India team will meet Jammu & Kashmir, the reigning Ranji Trophy champions, in a match scheduled to get underway on October 1 in Srinagar. Handing Sarfaraz the vice-captaincy marks a notable leadership role for him in the Rest of India set-up.
Joining Pant and Sarfaraz in the squad are Sanat Sangwan, Shikhar Mohan, Sudip Gharami, Smaran Ravichandran, Manav Suthar, Saransh Jain, Akash Deep, Mukesh Kumar, Mukesh Choudhary, Aryan Juyal, Aryan Pandey, Anukul Roy and Ayush Doseja. Aryan Juyal is listed as the second wicketkeeper alongside Pant.
Further details on the fixture are expected to follow.