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Suryakumar Yadav (Source: Twitter)
The prominent Indian batsman, Suryakumar Yadav who is known for his impactful performances in white-ball cricket and as a T20I star, is dealt a setback as he will be missing the forthcoming T20I series against Afghanistan due to an ankle injury. Additionally, he is expected to be sidelined for the entire domestic season and likely the initial phase of the IPL due to a sports hernia. Yadav is set to undergo hernia surgery in Germany.
As per a source within the Indian Cricket Board (ICB), Suryakumar Yadav has recently received a diagnosis of a sports hernia and is currently in the recovery process at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. In the upcoming days, he is scheduled to travel to Munich for surgery. This absence rules him out for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy and might impact his availability for the initial IPL games with the Mumbai Indians.
“SKY was recently diagnosed with sports hernia. He is currently recuperating at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru. In two-three days, he will fly for Munich, Germany, to get operated for it. It means that he certainly won’t be playing for Mumbai this season in the Ranji Trophy and is likely to miss the initial games for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL,” source said.
Surya will be given all the time to recover properly: Source
The source indicated that Surya would be provided sufficient time for a proper recovery, especially with the T20 World Cup scheduled for June, underscoring his significance to India's prospects in the tournament. Suryakumar Yadav suffered an ankle injury during the final T20I in Johannesburg against South Africa. Despite this setback, Indian cricket fans remain optimistic about his recovery and expect his contributions in upcoming tournaments. It is yet to be determined if he can make a comeback in time for the IPL 2024.
“With the T20 World Cup in June, Surya will be given all the time to recover properly. He is crucial to India’s chances in the T20 World Cup,” the source added.