Duleep Trophy returns to traditional Inter-Zonal format within a year of change
From 1961-62 till 2014-15, Duleep Trophy was played as an inter-zonal first class meet. It was when Rahul Dravid took over as head of NCA in 2015, he suggested to conduct Duleep Trophy in Challenger Trophy format where national selectors would pick India Blue, Red, Green teams and the concept was followed till the 2019 season.