NEW DELHI: India's Twenty20 International captain Suryakumar Yadav is set to play for Mumbai in the Buchi Babu Invitational Tournament against Jammu and Kashmir in Coimbatore starting August 27. Last week, Suryakumar confirmed his participation, and on Tuesday, Mumbai Cricket Association joint secretary Deepak Patil also confirmed that Shreyas Iyer will be available for the match against Jammu and Kashmir.
Suryakumar, who recently led India to a 3-0 series victory over Sri Lanka, is currently enjoying a vacation with his wife, Devisha Shetty. On Wednesday, he shared a photo on Instagram with the caption: "Kapdo ke liye maafi. Iss kaam ke liye to time hi time hai."
The Buchi Babu Tournament, a prestigious event in India's domestic cricket calendar, will be an important opportunity for both Iyer and Suryakumar to sharpen their skills. The BCCI has encouraged Indian internationals to participate in domestic matches ahead of the international season to ensure they stay in peak form.
Suryakumar is also focused on making his mark in Test cricket, despite his success in the shorter formats.
Mumbai will be led by Sarfaraz Khan, who has been a standout performer in domestic cricket recently. With Iyer and Suryakumar joining the squad, Mumbai's batting lineup is poised to be strong, enhancing their chances of making a significant impact in the tournament.
