[Watch] Suryakumar Yadav interacts with young Tamil Nadu cricketers during Buchi Babu Cricket Tournament 2024
Team India's T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav was part of Mumbai's playing XI in their recent fixture against the Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) XI in the Buchi Babu Cricket Tournament. TNCA XI beat Mumbai by 286 runs to qualify for the semifinals.
Following the match, Suryakumar was seen interacting with young Tamil Nadu cricketers at the ground. The veteran batter seemed to share his knowledge and experience with the up-and-coming players.
News photographer Periasamy M shared the video of Suryakumar talking to Tamil Nadu cricketers on the microblogging platform X (formerly Twitter). You can watch the clip below:
Suryakumar failed to make a significant impact with the bat against TNCA XI. The swashbuckling batter got off to a start in Mumbai's first innings but could not convert it into a big score as he was dismissed for 30. Mumbai's batting let them down in the contest. The side were bundled out for 156 and 223.
Suryakumar Yadav suffers an injury while fielding against TNCA XI
On Day 3 of the Buchi Babu Cricket Tournament match between Mumbai and TNCA XI, Suryakumar Yadav appeared to injure his hand while fielding at leg slip.
Batter Pradosh Ranjan Paul played a delivery off Musheer Khan's bowling in Suryakumar's direction. In his attempt to stop the ball, the 33-year-old hurt his right hand.
Suryakumar left the field soon after and didn't come out to bat in the fourth innings. The right-handed batter is scheduled to take part in the upcoming 17th edition of the Duleep Trophy.
He is named in the Ruturaj Gaikwad-led Team C. The side will open their campaign with a clash against Team D at Anantapur on September 5.
Team C squad for Duleep Trophy 2024: Ruturaj Gaikwad (C), Sai Sudharsan, Rajat Patidar, Abishek Porel (WK), Suryakumar Yadav, B Indrajith, Hrithik Shokeen, Manav Suthar, Gaurav Yadav, Vyshak Vijaykumar, Anshul Khamboj, Himanshu Chauhan, Mayank Markande, Aryan Juyal (WK), Sandeep Warrier.