Suryakumar Yadav suffers hand injury ahead of Duleep Trophy
Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav has suffered a hand injury during the Buchi Babu tournament, casting doubt on his participation in the upcoming Duleep Trophy. The incident occurred while he was fielding for Mumbai in their final group-stage game against TNCA XI. Despite initial treatment on the field, Yadav was unable to continue playing and left shortly after. His official status on the scorecard was listed as 'absent hurt.'
Suryakumar's injury details and match performance
The injury occurred when Yadav attempted to stop a ball from Pradosh Ranjan Paul, which had been directed toward his right side. Despite the seemingly harmless contact with the ball, he was seen scrunching his right hand in pain. Prior to this incident, both Suryakumar and his team had an underwhelming performance with Mumbai being all out for 156 in response to TNCA XI's 379.
Uncertainty over SKY's participation in Duleep Trophy
The severity of Suryakumar's injury is yet to be officially confirmed by either him or the Mumbai team. This uncertainty raises questions about his ability to participate in the Duleep Trophy, scheduled to begin on September 5. Suryakumar is currently a member of the India C squad for this tournament, led by Ruturaj Gaikwad. His potential absence could be a significant blow for the team.
His ambitions and performance in international cricket
Earlier this week, Suryakumar expressed his ambition to represent India in Test cricket. He is recognized as one of the world's top T20 batters and has had a successful international career in the shortest format. However, his ODI record is average with just one Test match under his belt against Australia in February 2023, where he scored eight runs. The upcoming Duleep Trophy could have been an opportunity for him to showcase his red-ball skills.
