Star batter Suryakumar Yadav is definite to overlook Mumbai Indians’ IPL opener in opposition to Gujarat Titans on March 24 as he’s but to get health clearance from the Nationwide Cricket Academy (NCA). The world No 1 T20 batter Suryakumar has been stationed on the NCA in Bengaluru for his restoration and rehabilitation following a surgical procedure for sports activities hernia. Suryakumar, who has been out of motion since December, had a health take a look at on the NCA on Tuesday however PTI understands that the 33-year-old wants “additional evaluation”. His participation within the subsequent matches for Mumbai Indians — in opposition to Sunrisers Hyderabad on March 27, Rajasthan Royals on April 1 and Delhi Capitals on April 7 — could be decided at a later stage.
Suryakumar on Tuesday posted a cryptic message on his Instagram web page conveying a ‘heartbreak’.
Mumbai Indians, in the meantime, are occupied with closed-door follow video games right here on the Wankhede Stadium.
Earlier, Suryakumar took to social media to submit a cryptic picture that has left followers anxious forward of the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2024.
Suryakumar posted a ‘damaged coronary heart’ emoji in his Instagram story.
He had underwent a groin surgical procedure in February. This was the second surgical procedure he had in latest months after the one for an ankle damage.
“I wish to thank everybody for his or her considerations and nicely needs for my well being, and I’m blissful to let you know all that I will probably be again very quickly,” he mentioned in a submit on X after the surgical procedure.
Suryakumar led the Indian T20I workforce for the three-match sequence in South Africa in Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya’s absence. He scored 56 off 36 balls within the second T20I in Gqeberha and 100 off 56 balls within the third T20I in Johannesburg.
He was not a part of India’s ODI squad for the three-match sequence in South Africa. Yadav was additionally unavailable for choice for residence sequence at residence in opposition to Afghanistan resulting from damage.
Whereas talking at Mumbai Indians’ pre-season press convention, head coach Mark Boucher opened up on Suryakumar Yadav’s damage and mentioned that the workforce administration is at the moment ready for updates from the Board of Management for Cricket in India (BCCI).
“We’re awaiting updates on Suryakumar from the BCCI. We now have all the time been underneath a cloud of health points however now we have a world-class medical workforce. We could lose one or two by way of health however now we have to maneuver on as is sport,” Boucher mentioned.
(With company inputs)
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