Thu Sep 12 16:58:45 UTC 2024: ## Suryakumar Yadav’s Tweet Sparks Speculation of Rift with Ishan Kishan
**Anantapur:** India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, recovering from an injury and missing the second round of the Duleep Trophy, drew ire from fans for a tweet congratulating his Mumbai teammates Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian for their half-centuries in the India A vs India D match.
While Yadav expressed pride in the duo’s contributions, his tweet sparked a furore as it omitted any mention of fellow Mumbai Indians teammate Ishan Kishan, who smashed a magnificent century for India C in his maiden first-class appearance since his Test debut in July 2023.
Fans on social media were quick to point out the omission, speculating a possible rift between the two IPL teammates. Kishan, initially named in India D, replaced an injured player in India C and marked a memorable return to first-class cricket with a brilliant 111 off 126 balls.
The omission comes amidst uncertainty surrounding Kishan’s groin injury, which he sustained during the Buchi Babu tournament last month. He missed the Duleep Trophy opener and there was no update from the BCCI about his recovery.
Yadav’s tweet, however, focused solely on Mulani and Kotian, who helped India A recover from a precarious position in the match. The omission, while unintentional, has fueled speculation of a possible disconnect between the two players.
The Duleep Trophy continues with India A in a commanding position, while India C look to build on Kishan’s century. However, the incident has shifted the focus away from the game itself, highlighting the intense scrutiny faced by players and their every public action.
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