Fans speculate 'rift' between Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan due to social media activity: 'He isn't from Mumbai'

Suryakumar was extremely impressed with the outstanding performance of Shams Mulani, who scored an unbeaten 88 off 174 balls on Day 1 of the second round of the Duleep Trophy. He was also impressed by Tanush Kotian, who scored a brilliant 53 off 80 balls. The duo forged a crucial 91-run partnership that was instrumental in India A's recovery from a precarious position of 144 for six to a more respectable 235 for seven by the end of the day. By the close of play, India A had reached 288 for eight, with Mulani still unbeaten and eyeing a century, aiming to become the third centurion in the tournament.

“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 tweeted.

However, fans on social media were left disappointed with the India star not mentioning a word about his Mumbai Indians teammate Ishan Kishan, who notched up a brilliant century for India C in his maiden first-class appearance since making his Test debut for India in July 2023 in the tour of West Indies. Suryakumar's act led to fans speculating a rift between the two IPL teammates.

Ishan was not expected to play in the match after BCCI failed to provide an update on his groin injury, which he picked up during the Buchi Babu tournament last month. It even saw him miss the Duleep Trophy opener last week. But the wicketkeeper-batter, initially named in India D, became a last-minute addition to the C team and he made the most of the opportunity to smash a wonderful century to mark a memorable return to the format after well over a year.

Kishan's 111 off 126, laced with 12 boundaries and three maximums, lifted India C from a slightly wobbly 97 two after they lost Rajat Patidar (40) and B Sai Sudharsan (43) in quick succession. The innings also underlined the fitness of the 26-year-old.