Yash Dhull Hits 133 to Put North Zone in Duleep Semifinals After Heart-Surgery Comeback

The 22-year-old calls his comeback a lesson in resilience, with renewed focus after surgery for a 17 mm heart defect.

Overview

Dhull’s 133 against East Zone in Bengaluru secured North Zone’s place in the Duleep Trophy semifinals.
He signalled his mindset with a terse Instagram message reading “still here,” reflecting resolve after a difficult year.
Doctors found a 17 mm hole in his heart last year, and he returned to competitive cricket within months following surgery.
During recovery he took up snooker, which he says sharpened his concentration and helped him reset his approach.
His recent domestic form includes 435 runs in eight Delhi Premier League matches at an average of 87 and a strike rate of 167, setting up the season before the Syed Mushtaq Ali and Vijay Hazare tournaments.