A worrying moment unfolded during the Duleep Trophy 2024 Round 3 match between India C and India A in Anantapur on Friday. India C’s star batsman, Baba Indrajith, was forced to leave the field after suffering an injury. The 30-year-old Tamil Nadu batter pulled up while completing a run, clutching his left hamstring in obvious pain. He was subsequently stretchered off the field, retiring hurt.
Manav Suthar came on as a substitute for Indrajith, who was in the midst of a crucial partnership with Abhishek Porel. The duo had added 87 runs together after India C’s top order crumbled, leaving them at 41/4 in their first innings. Indrajith was batting confidently, providing a steady anchor to Porel’s more aggressive innings.
India C ultimately finished their first innings with a respectable score of 297, thanks to a century from Shashwat Rawat and Indrajith’s contribution of 34 runs. The team will be hoping that the injury is not severe and that Indrajith can return to action as they aim for a first-innings lead. The extent of the injury and Indrajith’s availability for future matches will be closely monitored.
