India Faces Major Injury Concern as Suryakumar Yadav Suffers Hand Injury During Net Practice Ahead of Super 8s

By Karan Rawat

Posted: June 18, 2024
Last updated: January 24, 2025

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On Monday, June 17, Team India faced a major worry when star batsman injured his hand. He got hurt while practicing in the nets, which caused concern among the team. Thankfully, after some quick treatment from the physio, he was able to continue batting. India hopes the injury isn’t serious so he can play in the Super 8s of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024.

There are still over two days before India’s first Super 8s game, and they want Suryakumar to be fully fit. His recent performance has been crucial, he scored a match-winning fifty against the USA. In that game, India was struggling at 39 for 3, but Suryakumar’s unbeaten 50 runs helped them win. His fitness is vital for the team’s success in the upcoming matches.

A minor scare as Surya was hit on his hand while taking throw downs. He’s back at the nets within minutes of the magic spray
— Vikrant Gupta (@vikrantgupta73)

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India Super 8 fixtures in T20 World Cup 2024:

Team India is set to play Afghanistan, Bangladesh, and Australia in the Super 8s to secure a spot in the semifinals. Led by , they will face Afghanistan on June 20 in Barbados. The following games will be against Bangladesh on June 22 and Australia on June 24. Each match is important for their progress in the tournament.

India has shown strong performance in the T20 World Cup so far. They began with an 8-wicket win over Ireland and a close 6-run victory against Pakistan. They then beat the USA, and their match against Canada was washed out. The team aims to maintain this winning momentum in the Super 8s.

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