In a major blow to the upcoming Duleep Trophy 2024, three prominent India cricketers—Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, and Umran Malik—have been ruled out of the first round of the tournament. While the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not provided a reason for Jadeja’s withdrawal, it confirmed that both Siraj and Malik are sidelined due to illness and will not recover in time for the red-ball competition, which begins in the first week of September. The absence of these key players will affect the tournament’s dynamics, with replacements being made for Siraj and Malik but none announced yet for Jadeja.
Key Player Absences Ahead of Duleep Trophy 2024
The Duleep Trophy 2024 will see three prominent Indian cricketers—Ravindra Jadeja, Mohammed Siraj, and Umran Malik—sitting out the initial round. While the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not provided a specific reason for Jadeja’s release from the tournament, it confirmed that both Siraj and Malik are currently unfit due to illnesses. This setback comes just as teams finalize their line-ups for the competition that begins in the first week of September.
Siraj, originally slated to represent India B under the leadership of Abhimanyu Easwaran, will be replaced by right-arm fast bowler Navdeep Saini. In contrast, Umran Malik, who was expected to play for India C, has reportedly not fully recovered despite earlier reports suggesting his bout with dengue had ended. His spot will be filled by Gaurav Yadav, a pacer from Madhya Pradesh. As of now, no replacement has been named for Jadeja.
Chamari Athapaththu Aims High: From WCPL Success to T20 World Cup Glory
Updated Squad Details Following Player Withdrawals
With the absence of key players like Siraj and Malik, the respective squads for the Duleep Trophy 2024 have been updated. Team India B, led by Abhimanyu Easwaran, now includes Navdeep Saini, adding depth to their pace attack. The rest of the squad comprises talented players such as Yashasvi Jaiswal, Sarfaraz Khan, and wicketkeeper-batsman Rishabh Pant, who will be crucial in steering their team’s fortunes in the competition.
India C, captained by Ruturaj Gaikwad, will see Gaurav Yadav taking over the fast-bowling duties from Umran Malik. This squad also features established batsmen like Suryakumar Yadav and Rajat Patidar, as well as promising youngsters. The tournament will kick off on September 5, with matches scheduled at Anantapur, Andhra Pradesh, and M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru, setting the stage for an exciting red-ball competition.
Stay updated with all the cricketing action, follow Cricadium on WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, Telegram and Instagram
