Washington Sundar to lead star-studded Tamil Nadu squad in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2023

The Tamil Nadu Cricket Association (TNCA) has set the stage for the upcoming 2023/24 Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy tournament with a star-studded squad led by the dynamic all-rounder Washington Sundar. Adding to the team's firepower, batter Sai Sudharsan will serve as Vice-Captain in this high-octane T20 competition, scheduled to kick off on October 16.

Tamil Nadu, a cricketing powerhouse, boast a remarkable track record in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, having clinched the title three times in its history. Their victories came in the inaugural season of 2006/07 and more recently in the 2020/21 and 2021/22 editions. With history on their side, Sundar will be eager to guide his state to a fourth championship triumph this year.

The India all-rounder will be at the helm of the TNCA squad this year, leading a star-studded ensemble that includes IPL luminaries such as Sai Sudharsan, Varun Chakravarthy, Kuldeep Sen, Narayan Jagadeesan, Vijay Shankar, M Shahrukh Khan, and T Natarajan. With such a formidable lineup, TNCA will undoubtedly be a team to watch out for in this edition of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.

An exciting tournament ahead for Tamil Nadu in Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy

Now, Tamil Nadu find themselves in Group E, a fierce battleground comprising Karnataka, Tripura, Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, and Nagaland. The action will commence with a showdown against Karnataka on October 16, followed by a quick turnaround for a clash against Tripura the next day. On October 19, Tripura will face off against the TNCA team.

Setting the stage for a series of exciting encounters as Washington Sundar's men square off against Delhi, Madhya Pradesh, and Nagaland on October 23, 25, and 27, respectively. All these contests are slated to take place in the picturesque setting of Dehradun, adding an extra layer of charm to the tournament. The cricketing world will keenly watch as these teams vie for a coveted spot in the next round, setting the stage for a fiercely competitive Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy.