In a significant development for the Duleep Trophy 2024, star Indian cricketer Sanju Samson has been drafted in to replace the injured Ishan Kishan in the India D team. The announcement came from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Wednesday, September 4, just a day before the first-round match against India C, which is scheduled to commence on Thursday in Ananthapur.
Ishan Kishan, who has been grappling with a groin injury sustained during the ongoing All-India Buchi Babu Tournament, is set to miss the opener of the prestigious Duleep Trophy. The BCCI broke the news, which inevitably brought a wave of concern among fans and fellow cricketers. “Wicket-keeper batter Ishan Kishan has been ruled out of the first round of the Duleep Trophy due to a groin injury sustained during the ongoing All-India Buchi Babu Tournament,” the BCCI statement read. “The BCCI Medical Team is closely monitoring his condition and working towards ensuring a swift recovery.”
Sanju Samson, a cricketer known for his explosive batting and reliable wicket-keeping, has been called upon to fill Kishan’s shoes. Samson’s inclusion is expected to add significant strength to the India D squad. With his vast experience in domestic and international cricket, Samson’s presence could prove crucial in the first-round clash against India C.
In addition to Ishan Kishan’s injury update, the BCCI statement also provided an update on two other key players, Suryakumar Yadav and Prasidh Krishna, who have been ruled out of the first round due to their respective injuries. Suryakumar Yadav, popularly known as SKY, suffered a sprain to his right thumb during the Buchi Babu tournament and is unlikely to be available for the Indian team for the upcoming Tests against Bangladesh. “Batter Suryakumar Yadav will also be unavailable for the first round of the Duleep Trophy after suffering a sprain to his right thumb while fielding in the All-India Buchi Babu Tournament,” the statement elaborated. “The BCCI Medical Team is continuing to assess his injury, and a further evaluation next week will determine his availability for the second round.
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Fast bowler Prasidh Krishna, on the other hand, is nearing the end of his rehab post-surgery for his left quadriceps tendon. However, he too will miss the first-round action. These injuries disrupt India D’s initial plans but open opportunities for other talented players to step up and make their mark.
In a bit of good news, the young all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy has been declared fully fit to participate. He will feature for Team B in their first-round clash. His availability brings a sense of relief amid a news cycle dominated by injuries and withdrawals.
The revised squad for India D is as follows: Shreyas lyer (C), Atharva Taide, Yash Dubey, Devdutt Padikkal, Ricky Bhui, Saransh Jain, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Aditya Thakare, Harshit Rana, Tushar Deshpande, Akash Sengupta, KS Bharat (WK), Saurabh Kumar, and Sanju Samson (WK). The presence of seasoned players like Shreyas Iyer and Axar Patel, alongside the youthful exuberance of Sanju Samson and others, promises an electrifying contest against India C.
The unfolding situation is a reminder of the unpredictability in sports, especially cricket where injuries can significantly alter team dynamics. The BCCI’s statement underscored their commitment to the players’ health and readiness. “The BCCI Medical Team is closely monitoring all players’ conditions, ensuring they receive the best possible care and rehabilitation,” the statement concluded.
Fans will be eagerly watching how Sanju Samson slots into the side and whether his inclusion can mitigate the impact of Ishan Kishan’s absence. Despite the setbacks, the first-round match against India C is shaping up to be an intriguing contest, full of the promise of high-caliber cricket that the Duleep Trophy is known for.
