Duleep Trophy: India B's Suryakumar Yadav falters across both innings
Suryakumar Yadav's desire to play the longest format for the Indian cricket team will need him to wait for a bit longer. Suryakumar, who is India's captain in the 20-over format, will have to grind it out in domestic cricket to earn a berth in India's Test squad. In the solitary Duleep Trophy 2024 match he featured in, Suryakumar failed to impress. Here's more.
Scores worth 5 and 16 for Suryakumar
Playing for India B in their final round match in the 2024 edition of the tournament at Rural Development Trust Stadium B, Anantapur, Suryakumar faltered against India D. In the first innings, Suryakumar managed a score of 5 runs from 15 balls (1 four). In the 2nd innings, he scored 16 from 10 balls (2 sixes).
Arshdeep claims Suryakumar's wicket on both occasions
Arshdeep Singh was the star for India D. Arshdeep took six wickets during India B's run-chase (6/40) and finished with match figures worth 9/90. He dismissed Suryakumar on both occasions. Suryakumar was caught out both times.
India D defeat India B to earn consolation win
India D defeated India B by 257 runs to earn a consolation win. India D finished bottom of the four-team table with India B ending third behind title winners India A and second-placed India C.