Kerala batter Mohammed Azharuddeen on Sunday replaced Tilak Varma as the South Zone captain for the Duleep Trophy semifinal against North Zone.

Kerala managed to take a two-run first innings lead over Gujarat on the final day, ensuring their berth in the final.

Kerala, who have not gone past the semifinals in the premier domestic red ball event, had resumed the day 2 at 206 for four.

IPL 2021: Taking to Instagram, Mohammed Azharuddeen posted a photo of Virat Kohli autographing a jersey for him.

IPL 2021: Royal Challengers Bangalore batsman Mohammed Azharuddeen shared a picture with captain Virat Kohli and his wife Anushka Sharma.

IPL 2021: Sania Mirza's father Imran Mirza minced no words when he took on SunRisers Hyderabad for ignoring local talent and also questioned why Hyderabad was not an IPL venue this year.