Ishan Kishan will lead the East Zone team in the upcoming Duleep Trophy season. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been appointed as the vice-captain for the tournament. Experienced players like Mohammed Shami and Mukesh Kumar will bolster the bowling attack. Riyan Parag and Akash Deep are unavailable as they recover from surgeries. The squad features a mix of established and emerging talent for the competition.