While the Indian Cricket Team will be occupied with the Border-Gavaskar Trophy in November-December, India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is gearing up to play domestic cricket. According to reports, the dynamic batter is set to represent Mumbai in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy (SMAT). With the ICC Champions Trophy and the IPL 2025 season approaching, this tournament offers a crucial opportunity for Suryakumar to stay in form.

The Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy is scheduled to begin on November 23, but Suryakumar will miss the initial phase of the tournament. He is expected to be available from early December, making him eligible for the later league games and the knockout stages. As per the statement of the source, “Yes, SKY will not be available for the first few games of SMAT. He will return to action for the last few league games and the knockouts.”

Suryakumar recently led India to a successful 3-1 victory in a four-match T20I series against South Africa. His explosive batting and leadership played a pivotal role in the team’s triumph. As he returns to domestic cricket, all eyes will be on his performance in SMAT as Mumbai looks to make a deep run in the competition.