MUMBAI: In a bid to make a Test comeback through First-Class cricket, India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav will turn out for Mumbai in the Buchi Babu in the Buchi Babu All-India Invitational Tournament in Tamil Nadu, which will begin from August 15.
"I want to play for India in all the three formats. Playing in Buchi Babu will give me good practice for the red ball tournaments this season," Suryakumar told TOI.
"Surya just called me to tell me that he wants to play in the Buchi Babu tournament, and will be available from the second match onwards (TNCA XI at the same venue from August 27-30). Who wouldn't a player like him to play for them? It's a huge boost for Mumbai, and I'm very happy with his gesture," Mumbai chief selector Sanjay Patil told TOI.
"He is going to US & UK for a personal trip, after which will mostly turn out for one match," a top Mumbai Cricket Association official told TOI.
Mumbai’s team will be led by India’s Test batsman Sarfaraz Khan. Buchi Babu is a red-ball tournament to prepare for the Ranji Trophy.