Ishan Kishan's unfortunate injury news has shaken up the squad for the upcoming Duleep Trophy tournament. The talented cricketer has been sidelined due to a groin injury sustained during the recently concluded Buchi Babu Tournament in Tamil Nadu. In his absence, the dynamic Sanju Samson has been named as his replacement in the India D squad.
Adding to the roster adjustments, all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has received the green light to participate in the tournament after recovering from a sports hernia surgery that kept him out of action. On the flip side, fast bowler Prasidh Krishna's journey back to full fitness continues as he nurses a quadriceps injury. Despite nearing match readiness, the National Cricket Academy is taking a cautious approach with Prasidh, given his recent injury woes.
Kishan and Prasidh join a growing list of notable players missing out on the Duleep Trophy for various reasons. Suryakumar Yadav's return was delayed due to a hand injury, Mohammed Siraj and Umran Malik pulled out due to dengue fever, while Ravindra Jadeja and others faced setbacks as well. These setbacks are setting the stage for an intriguing tournament where emerging talents and seasoned stars will clash in a battle of skills.
The first round of the Duleep Trophy will kick off on September 5 in Anantapur and Bengaluru, featuring some of India's top Test players before they prepare for the upcoming Test season against Bangladesh. As the cricketing fraternity eagerly awaits the action-packed tournament, all eyes will be on the teams as they gear up for an exciting competition ahead.