In the last league stage match of Asia Cup 2025, India defeated Oman by 21 runs despite a tough fight.
Indian T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav, who usually bats at No. 3 or 4, surprisingly did not come out to bat.
Even though Surya was seen padded up, he didn’t take the crease, raising questions about his fitness and availability.
After winning the toss, Surya said India hadn’t batted first in the last two matches, so the team wanted to test its batting depth.
There was no official confirmation of injury, but his absence from batting has sparked speculation about whether he is fully fit.
Concerns increased after reports of a star Indian player suffering an injury before the crucial match against Pakistan, adding to Surya’s worries as captain.