Manav Suthar named Rajasthan vice-captain for Ranji Trophy

Manav Suthar was appointed Rajasthan vice-captain for the Ranji Trophy season. Rajasthan has a 15-member squad and will play all seven league-stage fixtures in Mumbai. The campaign opens against Uttar Pradesh on November 14.

Khaleel Ahmed was ruled out of the squad while recovering from hamstring surgery. Rajasthan has been placed in Elite Group A for the season.

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, was named Bihar captain for the first two matches. Bihar has a 17-member squad with Suraj Kashyap as vice-captain. Sooryavanshi made his first-class debut for Bihar at 12 against Mumbai in January 2024 and is expected to join India A for the Rising Stars Asia Cup later this month. Harsh Vardhan said Vaibhav has demonstrated talent, confidence and maturity at a young age.