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India’s ace T20 batsman Suryakumar Yadav is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru after ankle surgery, but it is not yet clear if he will be available for Mumbai Indians’ first two matches in the next Indian Premier League. Mumbai Indians will begin their campaign on Sunday, March 24 against last year’s runners-up Gujarat Titans and it’s a race against time for the world’s number one T20 batsman, who is working hard in the NCA to get back to his best. . physical aptitude. “Surya’s rehabilitation is on track and he will certainly ‘return to play’ in the IPL itself. However, it is still unclear whether the NCA medical and sports science team will give clearance to play in the first two matches away from home against Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers. Hyderabad (March 27),” a BCCI source told PTI on condition of anonymity.
If one goes by Surya’s Instagram username, he has been seen doing many strength and conditioning (S&C) routines, but he is yet to upload any of his batting videos, which will give a good indication of how he is. is profiling.
“There are still 12 days left before MI play their first match but it could be a race against time to be fit for the first match,” the source said.
Surya is the top player in India’s T20 setup with a strike rate of over 171 and 2141 runs in 60 T20 games. He has four T20I hundreds to his credit.
Much of India’s chances in the T20 World Cup in America (USA and West Indies) will depend on how Surya plays. And even for MI to have a successful campaign, Surya’s availability from the start is paramount.
Surya last played in South Africa where he led the national team in T20 format.
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