Suryakumar Yadav Joins Mumbai Indians Camp After Return from Injury

Suryakumar Yadav joined the Mumbai Indians (MI) camp on Friday after the world’s No.1 ranked T20 batter was recently cleared after acing almost all the fitness tests at the National Cricket Academy.

SKY’s participation in the Indian Premier League (IPL) for MI is yet uncertain. Still, he is expected to play against Delhi Capitals (DC) at home on Sunday or even against Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) at home on 11 April.

The two-time ICC Men’s T20I Player of the Year has been out of action on the field since sustaining an ankle injury during the India tour of South Africa in December 2023.

Suryakumar had undergone multiple surgeries — one for grade 2 ankle tear and another for sports hernia — and he last played in the T20 series in South Africa.

The swashbuckling batter has been MI’s most prolific performer for the past four to five seasons and his absence from the playing XI has been felt by the team that has lost its first three matches this season.

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“Surya has cleared all but one routine tests which are mandatory to get RTP (Return To Play) certificate from the NCA. There is one more test left to be conducted on Thursday, after which a clearer picture would emerge,” a senior BCCI source told PTI on the condition of anonymity.

“He is batting comfortably and has done all simulations,” he added.

Asked if Suryakumar will be able to play the Mumbai Indians’ home game on April 7 against Delhi Capitals, the source said: “The clearer picture will emerge after tomorrow’s tests. There’s still three days before the next game but since it’s a comeback after a long time, it could also be April 11 at home against RCB.” The swashbuckling batter has been MI’s most prolific performer for the past four to five seasons and his absence from the playing XI has been felt by the team that has lost its first three matches this season.

(With inputs from Agencies)