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Rishab Pant appointed captain of Rest of India side for Iranian Cup
Rishab Pant, fresh from being rested in the West Indies ODI series, will lead the Rest of India team in the upcoming Iranian Cup, with Surfaraj Khan as vice‑captain.
Rishab Pant has been named captain of the Rest of India team for the forthcoming Iranian Cup, the cricket board announced after he was rested from the West Indies one‑day international series.
The appointment is aimed at providing Pant with leadership experience ahead of future international assignments. Surfaraj Khan has been designated as the team's vice‑captain.
The Rest of India side will compete in the Iranian Cup, a tournament that brings together top domestic talent.
Cricket officials expect Pant's batting prowess and new captaincy role to strengthen the team's prospects in the competition.
The appointment is aimed at providing Pant with leadership experience ahead of future international assignments. Surfaraj Khan has been designated as the team's vice‑captain.
The Rest of India side will compete in the Iranian Cup, a tournament that brings together top domestic talent.
Cricket officials expect Pant's batting prowess and new captaincy role to strengthen the team's prospects in the competition.