Duleep Trophy 2024: Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav and Prasidh Krishna to miss first round

The Duleep Trophy, a prestigious domestic cricket tournament in India, will commence its first round on Thursday without several key players who are sidelined due to injuries.

Notably missing will be wicketkeeper-batter Ishan Kishan, who has been ruled out following a groin injury sustained during the ongoing All-India Buchi Babu Tournament. According to a BCCI press release, the BCCI Medical Team is closely monitoring Kishan's condition and working diligently to ensure a swift recovery. In his absence, the Men’s Selection Committee has named Sanju Samson as Kishan’s replacement in the India D squad, stepping in to fill the void left by the explosive left-hander.

Additionally, batter Suryakumar Yadav will also be unavailable for the first round of the Duleep Trophy. Yadav suffered a sprain to his right thumb while fielding in the same tournament. The BCCI Medical Team is currently assessing his injury, with further evaluation scheduled for next week. His participation in the second round will depend on his recovery progress, leaving fans and selectors hopeful for his prompt return to the field.

Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna, who has been undergoing rehabilitation following surgery on his left quadriceps tendon, will miss the first-round game as well. Krishna’s absence is a significant blow to his team, but his rehab is reportedly nearing completion, and he is expected to return later in the tournament.