Sports hernia

Indian Premier League: Suryakumar Yadav has put all speculations to rest regarding his recent surgery, clarifying that he underwent surgery for a sports hernia, not for the ankle injury he sustained during the South Africa tour in December 2023.

Suryakumar, 33, has been out of action since suffering an ankle injury during the tour of South Africa in December 2023. He is likely to make a comeback in the upcoming Indian Premier League (IPL), representing the Mumbai Indians (MI) franchise. He went to Munich, Germany for surgery in January.

Taking to his official Instagram handle, Suryakumar shared an insightful post, addressing the confusion surrounding his surgery. In his message, he expressed gratitude for the support and love he received during his recovery journey. He reassured fans that his path to recovery is progressing well, hinting at an imminent return to the cricketing arena.