Sameer Rizvi gets big responsibility before IPL 2025, made captain of Rest of India

U23 Irani Cup: Sameer Rizvi has beaten Mumbai Under-23 captain Vedant Murkar in the race for the captaincy of the Rest of India with his brilliant performance.

Muskan Kumawat
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Sameer Rizvi gets big responsibility before IPL 2025, made captain of Rest of India
Sameer Rizvi gets big responsibility before IPL 2025, made captain of Rest of India

Young cricketer Sameer Rizvi has been given a big responsibility before IPL 2025. In fact, the 21-year-old young player has been made captain of the Under-23 Rest of India team to be contested from March 9 to 12 in Mohali. Sameer Rizvi will captain the Rest of India team against Colonel CK Naidu (U-23) champion Punjab.

With his brilliant performance, Sameer Rizvi has overtaken Mumbai Under-23 captain Vedant Murkar in the captaincy contest. Sameer Rizvi has played for Chennai Super Kings (CSK) and Uttar Pradesh senior team in IPL. Rizvi will be playing for Delhi Capitals in the current IPL season.

Meanwhile, Karnataka's McNeil HN has been made vice-captain to the Rest of India team, who has scored more than 1000 runs. Youngsters like left-arm spinner Vicky Ostwal, Delhi's Raunak Vaghela, and Railways' Ashok Sharma have also been included in the squad.

Muskan Kumawat Verified Public Figure • 16 Apr, 2026 Journalist

Muskan Kumawat is a Journalist & Content Writer at Sangri Times English, covering a wide range of topics, including news, entertainment, and trending stories. With a strong passion for storytelling and in-depth reporting, she delivers engaging and informative content to readers.

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