An Indian cricket star, previously part of Team India, is set to play county cricket in England. His sights are set on a strong performance to pave his return to the national team. This player made headlines with remarkable Test debuts and early century scores, but injuries derailed his career path.
Upon recovery, he struggled to regain his previous form and eventually found himself out of the team. For the past three years, he hasn't been part of the Indian Test squad. However, he has demonstrated his prowess with powerful performances in domestic cricket. Now, he will test his skills in England's challenging conditions through county cricket.
This rising star is none other than Karnataka's seasoned right-handed batsman, Mayank Agarwal. According to an ESPN Cricinfo report, Mayank Agarwal will join the team before their match against Somerset, set to commence on September 8 at Taunton County Ground. He will play a total of three matches for Yorkshire before returning to India for the 2025-26 Ranji Trophy. This will mark his first county championship experience.
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When did Mayank Agarwal last play a Test? Mayank Agarwal last played a Test for India in February 2022 against Sri Lanka in Bengaluru. It was his 21st Test match. During the 2021-22 England tour, he was slated to open, but an injury during practice kept him out from the first Test. Since then, he hasn't secured a position back in Team India, participating only in IPL and domestic cricket.
What is Mayank Agarwal's Mission? Mayank Agarwal aims to return to Team India. Currently, there is a vacancy for the No. 3 position in the Test team, and Mayank plans to compete for this spot in the upcoming domestic season. From 2018 to 2022, he was a key Test team member, accumulating 1488 runs at an average of 41.33, including two double centuries and four total centuries. His highest score was 243 runs against Bangladesh.
