India batter Suryakumar Yadav to miss first round of Duleep Trophy due to…
NEW DELHI: Indian batsman Suryakumar Yadav will be sidelined for the opening round of the Duleep Trophy, scheduled to commence on September 5th, due to a hand injury.
This unfortunate setback comes as a blow to both the player and his team, India C, as they prepare to face India D in Ananthapur.
Surya sustained the injury during the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament in Coimbatore last week while representing Mumbai.He was forced to miss the final day’s play against TNCA XI, unable to participate in the second innings.
Although the exact nature and severity of the injury remain undisclosed, BCCI sources have confirmed Yadav’s unavailability for the Duleep Trophy opener.
The batsman has reported to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru for further assessment and rehabilitation.
This news comes as a setback for Yadav, who was in prime position to utilize the Duleep Trophy as a platform to push for a spot in the Indian Test squad.
With the two-match Test series against Bangladesh looming on the horizon, starting September 19th in Chennai, the tournament holds significant weight for players aiming to impress the national selectors.
Yadav’s absence creates a void in the India C lineup, impacting their batting strength in the crucial opening encounter. The team management will now need to reassess their strategy and potentially explore alternative options to fill the void left by the experienced batsman.
Meanwhile, the Duleep Trophy will proceed as scheduled, with India A and India B squaring off in the other opening-round match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
This match, alongside the fixture in Ananthapur, will be closely monitored by the selection committee as they finalize the squad for the upcoming Bangladesh series.
As for Suryakumar Yadav, the focus now shifts to his recovery and a swift return to full fitness. The timeline for his return remains uncertain, and updates are expected following his assessment at the NCA.
This unfortunate setback comes as a blow to both the player and his team, India C, as they prepare to face India D in Ananthapur.
Surya sustained the injury during the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament in Coimbatore last week while representing Mumbai.He was forced to miss the final day’s play against TNCA XI, unable to participate in the second innings.
Although the exact nature and severity of the injury remain undisclosed, BCCI sources have confirmed Yadav’s unavailability for the Duleep Trophy opener.
The batsman has reported to the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru for further assessment and rehabilitation.
This news comes as a setback for Yadav, who was in prime position to utilize the Duleep Trophy as a platform to push for a spot in the Indian Test squad.
With the two-match Test series against Bangladesh looming on the horizon, starting September 19th in Chennai, the tournament holds significant weight for players aiming to impress the national selectors.
Yadav’s absence creates a void in the India C lineup, impacting their batting strength in the crucial opening encounter. The team management will now need to reassess their strategy and potentially explore alternative options to fill the void left by the experienced batsman.
Meanwhile, the Duleep Trophy will proceed as scheduled, with India A and India B squaring off in the other opening-round match at the M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru.
This match, alongside the fixture in Ananthapur, will be closely monitored by the selection committee as they finalize the squad for the upcoming Bangladesh series.
As for Suryakumar Yadav, the focus now shifts to his recovery and a swift return to full fitness. The timeline for his return remains uncertain, and updates are expected following his assessment at the NCA.
