MUMBAI: In what will be the earliest-ever start to India’s domestic season, the entire edition of the upcoming Duleep Trophy, involving six teams from different zones, will be played in a knockout format in Bengaluru from June 28.
As per the schedule (a copy is with TOI), the traditional tournament will kick off with two quarter-final clashes between Central and East Zone at Alur (quarterfinal 1), and North Zone vs North East Zone (QF-2) at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium.
