Suryakumar Yadav Suffers Hand Injury Ahead Of India Squad Announcement For Bangladesh Tests

Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav sustained a hand injury while fielding during the Buchi Babu Invitational tournament, just days before the start of the Duleep Trophy 2024.

The injury, which occurred during Mumbai’s match against Tamil Nadu XI, forced Suryakumar to miss batting in the second innings, raising concerns about his fitness for the upcoming tournament.

Suryakumar had been playing red-ball cricket with hopes of making a return to the Indian Test squad after a 19-month hiatus.

He batted in Mumbai’s first innings, scoring 30 off 38 balls, but his team was bowled out for 156, falling short of Tamil Nadu XI’s 379. Tamil Nadu XI went on to win the match by 286 runs and advance to the final.

The extent of Suryakumar’s injury is yet to be confirmed, but it appears significant enough to cast doubt on his participation in the Duleep Trophy, where he is set to play for Team C under the captaincy of Ruturaj Gaikwad.

Suryakumar, who made his Test debut against Australia last year, has expressed his strong desire to return to the red-ball format, stating that it remains his top priority.

With 5628 runs from 82 first-class matches at an average of 43.62, he is a key player in India’s domestic cricket scene.

The Duleep Trophy marks the start of India’s domestic season, with several prominent players participating to either regain red-ball form or stake a claim for a Test spot ahead of the home series against Bangladesh in mid-September.

India is scheduled to play 10 Test matches in the coming months, including series against Bangladesh, New Zealand, and Australia.