Indian T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav, on Monday, had a message for the T20 generation: in a world obsessed with bite-sized cricket, domestic cricket still matters.

Speaking in Cuttack ahead of the first T20I against South Africa, SKY said the shrinking international calendar is actually pushing players back to where it all began.

“With fewer international fixtures, players are spending more time in domestic cricket — in a way, it’s taking them back to their roots. It’s important to play domestic cricket whenever possible," he said.

And it’s not just the youngsters. Even India’s seasoned stars, SKY pointed out, dip back into home cricket to sharpen their skills.

“Many players go back, stay in touch with the game, and there’s always a lot to learn. It’s a very important part of their dev

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