Suryakumar Yadav's Injury Clouds Duleep Trophy Hopes

India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav sustained a hand injury while fielding in the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament, casting doubt on his participation in the upcoming Duleep Trophy, which starts on September 5. Yadav, who aims to secure a spot in India's Test team, had been performing in the red-ball format to impress selectors ahead of India's home Test series against Bangladesh. The extent of his injury is not yet known, but it was severe enough to prevent him from batting in Mumbai's second innings. His only Test appearance was against Australia in February 2023. The injury comes at a crucial time as he was looking forward to playing ten Test matches in India's international season. Despite Mumbai's poor performance in the tournament, Yadav's injury remains a significant concern for his red-ball cricket ambitions.