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Shreyas Iyer declined West Zone captaincy in the Duleep Trophy, leading to Shardul Thakur's appointment. Iyer, anticipating an Asia Cup call-up, focused on white-ball training but was surprisingly excluded from the squad. Meanwhile, Thakur is expected to lead Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy, following Rahane's departure, after his strong red-ball performance and recent Test recall.

Cheteshwar Pujara, a stalwart of Indian Test cricket, has announced his retirement from all formats of the game. He represented India in 103 Tests, amassing 7,195 runs with a high score of 206. Renowned for his resilience and solid technique, Pujara played a crucial role in India's Test victories, earning him the title "Wall of India."