India's top-ranked T20I batsman, Suryakumar Yadav, successfully underwent a groin surgery in Munich, Germany, on January 17. The surgery was reportedly for a sports hernia, a condition for which cricketer KL Rahul also underwent a similar procedure in Germany in 2022. Suryakumar, along with his wife Devisha, was in Germany for the surgical intervention.
Following the surgery, Suryakumar expressed his gratitude for the well-wishes and concerns about his health, assuring fans that he would be back in action soon. The 33-year-old had been sidelined due to a left ankle injury sustained while fielding in the third T20I against South Africa at Johannesburg last month, shortly after scoring a century.
Reports suggest that Suryakumar also underwent an operation on the injured ankle in addition to the groin surgery. After initial rehab at the National Cricket Academy (NCA) in Bengaluru, he traveled to Germany for the specialized treatment.
It remains uncertain whether Suryakumar will recover in time for the commencement of the IPL 2024, expected to start in the third week of March. Suryakumar has been a vital player for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL, and his fitness is crucial for the Indian team in preparation for the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup scheduled from June 1-29 in the USA and the West Indies.
(With Agency Inputs)
