New Delhi: Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav on Thursday lauded the efforts of India A lower-order batters Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian after the duo resurrected their team against India D on Day 1 of the second round in the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2024.
India A were put in a precarious situation at 93 for 5 in the morning of the first day at the Rural Development Trust Stadium in Anantpur. Walked in Shams Mulani, who was one of the seven changes made by India A after the rejig of Duleep Trophy squads of all four teams.
The Mumbai all-rounder played some classic strokes to keep India D bowlers at bay as he remained unbeaten on 88 at the end of the day’s play. Mulani was involved in a two crucial partnerships with wicketkeeper Kumar Kushagra (51-run partnership for sixth wicket) and state teammate Kotian (91-run partnership for seventh wicket).
Kotian was dismissed by Saurabh Kumar shortly after completing his half-century, ending the possibility of a 100-plus stand with Mulani. The efforts of Mulani and Kotian ensured India A held their innings by the day-end at 288 for 8.
Suryakumar, who isn’t strange of watching his fellow Mumbaikars bailing out their state teams in Ranji Trophy in a similar fashion, called the pair as crisis men for India A.
“Shams mulani and Tanush kotian. So so proud of you both. Crisis men for Mumbai and now for INDA in the Duleep trophy. Enjoy the journey bhai log,” Suryakumar wrote on his X handle.
Shams mulani and Tanush kotian 👏👌.
So so proud of you both.
Crisis men for Mumbai and now for INDA in the Duleep trophy. Enjoy the journey bhai log ❤️
— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) September 12, 2024
India D pacers shine before Shams Mulani-Tanush Kotian’s revival show
Karnataka pacer Vidwath Kaverappa provided India D early success with removal of India A openers Mayank Agarwal and Pratham Singh for low scores. Riyan Parag played some fabulous shots in his cameo of 37 runs off 29 balls, including a sumptuous lofted drive over long-off for a six off Kaverappa’s bowling.
Parag’s flourishing knock was brought to an end by Arshdeep Singh, which was followed by a fiery send-off. Off-spinner Saransh Jain dismissed Tilak Varma for just 10 runs and Harshit Rana got the better of Shashwat Rawat. Shreyas Iyer was involved in both the dismissals as the Indian international caught on both ocassions.
Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav on Thursday lauded the efforts of India A lower-order batters Shams Mulani and Tanush Kotian after the duo resurrected their team against India D on Day 1 of the second round in the ongoing Duleep Trophy 2024. Cricket Sports News: Latest Cricket News, Cricket Live Score, Sports Breaking News from Sports Today
