Indian batsman Suryakumar Yadav has showcased his remarkable journey to recovery after undergoing dual surgeries, sharing a video on his Instagram that provides glimpses of his rehabilitation process. The 33-year-old recently underwent sports hernia surgery, a procedure necessitated by an ankle injury sustained during the T20I series against South Africa.
Captioning the video on Instagram, Suryakumar Yadav wrote: “Recovery process on point 💯”. He will be aiming to make a comeback during IPL 2024 and then on to play the T20 World Cup for India in West Indies and USA.
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The setback, occurring during the third T20I at the New Wanderers Stadium, prompted Suryakumar Yadav to undergo his second surgery within a brief period. The initial stages of his recovery involved cautious movements, evolving into intensive training at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru.
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While the consecutive surgeries required a hiatus from competitive cricket, reports suggest that Yadav is on a positive trajectory to return for the IPL 2024 season, where he will rejoin the Mumbai Indians. His return holds significant importance, especially considering his crucial role in India’s T20I squad as they prepare for the upcoming World Cup in June, co-hosted by West Indies and the USA.
Suryakumar Yadav currently holds the No.1 T20I batter ranking and has consistently performed well in this format for the Indian team. With an impressive record of 2141 runs in 57 innings at an average of 45.55, including four centuries and 17 half-centuries, his return to the squad is eagerly anticipated.
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Additionally, Yadav has taken on leadership roles, captaining the T20I side during a successful home series against Australia in 2023 and the subsequent South Africa tour, where India secured a series win and a draw in the T20I series against the Proteas.
