Mumbai, Sept 2: India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav’s participation in the upcoming Duleep Trophy looks uncertain.On Saturday, the flamboyant batsman, according to sources, checked into the BCCI’s National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru after having suffered a thumb injury on his right hand while fielding at leg slip during Mumbai’s Buchi Babu invitational tournament match against TNCA XI in Coimbatore on Thursday.
Now, the 33-year-old could be racing against time to participate in the Duleep Trophy, which begins in Bengaluru and Anantapur in just five days’ time.
The Duleep Trophy remains an important part of India’s domestic cricket calendar, although its significance has evolved with the changing landscape of Indian cricket. It continues to be a key tournament for players aspiring to play at the highest level, offering a bridge between domestic cricket and international exposure.