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Indian wicketkeeper Rishabh Pant shared a light-hearted retirement message for England all-rounder Chris Woakes, who inadvertently caused Pant's fractured foot. Pant, currently sidelined from upcoming series, wished Woakes well after his distinguished 15-year international career. Woakes, retiring from England duty, will continue playing county cricket, while Pant recovers, highlighting a unique cricketing bond between the two players.

South Zone has announced their squad for the Duleep Trophy final against Central Zone, led by Mohammed Azharuddeen and Ricky Bhui. Andrew Siddarth and Smaran Ravichandran replace Jagadeesan and Padikkal, who are now with India A. South Zone aims to maintain their momentum, relying on Azharuddeen and Bhui to lead the batting against a strong Central Zone.