The commencement of IPL 2024 is scheduled for March 22, featuring a clash between Chennai Super Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore. However, concerns loom over the Mumbai Indians’ fitness as they prepare for their first match against Gujarat Titans on March 24. In a surprising turn of events, Hardik Pandya is set to take over the captaincy from Rohit Sharma for IPL 2024.
The explosive Mumbai Indians batsman, Suryakumar Yadav, is now under the spotlight for fitness concerns, adding a potential setback for the team. Suryakumar Yadav suffered an injury during the third T20 match on South Africa’s tour, which took place on December 24, 2023. Since then, Yadav has not made a return to the field, sparking worries about his readiness for IPL 2024.
According to BCCI sources, under conditions of confidentiality, it was stated, “Suryakumar Yadav is recovering well and on the right track. He is expected to make a comeback in IPL 2024. However, it is not yet confirmed whether the NCA’s sports science and medical team will permit him to play in the initial matches against Gujarat and Hyderabad.”
Suryakumar Yadav sustained an injury to his ankle during the explosive batting display. He recently underwent surgery and is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy. Yadav is also gearing up to participate in the ICC T20 World Cup 2024 after IPL 2024, necessitating a careful and gradual return to the field.
Suryakumar Yadav’s IPL Career Highlights
Suryakumar Yadav has had an impressive IPL career so far, featuring in 139 matches with an average of 31.9 and a strike rate of 143.3, amassing 3249 runs. His innings include a century and 21 half-centuries, with a highest score of an unbeaten 103 runs. Yadav has also struck 11 sixes throughout his IPL journey.
As the anticipation builds for IPL 2024, if Suryakumar Yadav misses the initial matches, it could pose a significant setback for the Mumbai Indians. The explosive batsman has been a crucial asset to the team, and his absence may be keenly felt during the early stages of the tournament.
It remains to be seen whether Suryakumar Yadav will recover in time for the opening matches of IPL 2024, bringing relief to the Mumbai Indians and their fans, or if his absence will indeed create a challenge for the team in the upcoming season.