3 batters who can break into the Indian Test team after Duleep Trophy 2026
Shahbaz Ahmed, Ayush Badoni and Sudip Gharami have all made strong starts in the Duleep Trophy 2026 quarter-finals.
1. Sudip Kumar Gharami
Sudip Kumar Gharami is a 27-year-old Bengal batter who plays for East Zone. He walked in against North East Zone with his side in early trouble at 25/2 and responded with a composed and attacking innings.
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Gharami scored 146 off 185 balls, hitting 25 fours and one six at a strike rate of 78.92. With Devdutt Padikkal having scored two centuries in Sri Lanka and appearing to have secured the No. 3 spot in India's Test order, Gharami could serve as a capable backup for that position. The right-handed batter is technically very solid and is equally good against spin and pace. He is capable of scoring quickly but can also play the waiting game if the conditions are in favour of the bowlers.
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