Suryakumar Yadav to Miss Duleep Trophy Opener Due to Injury

Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav suffered an injury, ruling him out of the initial round of the 2024-25 Duleep Trophy. He is recuperating at the NCA. His omission has led to squad revisions across the competing teams.

Indian T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav is set to miss the first round of the 2024-25 Duleep Trophy due to an injury he sustained during a pre-season fixture in Coimbatore. The injury occurred while he was fielding for Mumbai against TNCA XI last week, causing him to sit out the second innings.

The right-handed batter is currently under recovery at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) after being advised to rest. Over his first-class career, which spans 82 matches, Suryakumar has amassed 5,628 runs, boasting a commendable average of 43.62, including 14 centuries.

Previously, Suryakumar emphasized his commitment to red-ball cricket, expressing that the format has always been his main focus since his early days in Mumbai's maidans. 'Red-ball cricket has always been my priority,' said Yadav in a statement quoted by the ICC. Despite his injury setback, he remains dedicated to the longest format of the game.

(With inputs from agencies.)