Indian Cricketer Suryakumar Yadav Suffers Hand Injury, Doubts Cast on Duleep Trophy Participation

Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav has sustained a hand injury while fielding in the Buchi Babu tournament. The incident occurred during Mumbai’s final group-stage match against TNCA XI. While fielding, Yadav attempted to stop a ball, resulting in a painful injury to his right hand. His status on the scorecard was listed as ‘absent hurt.’ The severity of the injury remains unclear, raising concerns about his participation in the Duleep Trophy, which is scheduled to begin on September 5. Suryakumar is a member of the India C squad for the tournament. His potential absence would be a significant blow for the team. Suryakumar, known for his T20 batting prowess, has expressed his ambition to represent India in Test cricket. However, his ODI record is average, and he has only played one Test match. The Duleep Trophy could have provided an opportunity to showcase his red-ball skills.