Injury Woes: Key Players Sideline for Duleep Trophy Opener

Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan might miss the first round of the Duleep Trophy due to a hamstring niggle. Despite initial talks, KS Bharat will replace him. Pacers Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, and Umran Malik are also out due to injuries and illness, causing multiple replacements in India’s squads.

Wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan is likely to miss the Duleep Trophy's opening round due to a hamstring niggle. This comes as a significant blow to the India D side, captained by Shreyas Iyer, which was set to face India C in Anantapur.

Kishan's injury, sustained during the recent Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament in Coimbatore, has sparked discussions on replacements. Although Sanju Samson's name was considered, KS Bharat is expected to don the wicketkeeper's gloves for India D.

Further compounding the team's challenges, pacers Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj, and Umran Malik are also ruled out due to injuries and illnesses. The Duleep Trophy has seen several frontline players sidelined, prompting multiple replacements ahead of the tournament's start.

(With inputs from agencies.)