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Suryakumar Yadav has started batting in the nets during his rehab at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence. The T20I captain underwent hernia surgery in July and is working towards full fitness. His Instagram post showed him batting and running, hinting at a possible Asia Cup return. Yadav was IPL 2025’s MVP and has a strong T20I record as captain.

Key Points: Suryakumar Yadav Nears Asia Cup Return After Batting in CoE Rehab

  • Suryakumar Yadav resumes batting in CoE rehab after hernia surgery
  • Posted recovery video on Instagram with caption expressing eagerness
  • Was IPL 2025 MVP with 717 runs for Mumbai Indians
  • Led India to 17 wins in 22 T20Is as captain
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Suryakumar Yadav shows signs of Asia Cup availability by batting during rehab at CoE

Suryakumar Yadav resumes batting in rehab, signaling possible Asia Cup comeback after hernia surgery.

Suryakumar Yadav shows signs of Asia Cup availability by batting during rehab at CoE
"Can’t wait to be back doing what I love – Suryakumar Yadav"

New Delhi, Aug 8

India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has shown significant signs of achieving full fitness ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup by batting in the nets during his ongoing rehabilitation at the BCCI’s Centre of Excellence (CoE).

In July, Suryakumar had undergone surgery for a sports hernia in the lower-right abdomen in Munich, Germany, and then checked into the CoE for rehabilitation. Though Suryakumar showed in a video on his Instagram account on Friday that he’s resumed batting at the CoE, IANS understands that the right-handed batter already began his batting practice from the fag end of last week.

“Can’t wait to be back doing what I love,” wrote Suryakumar in the caption of the video, where he’s also seen doing exercises and running, all of which are a part of building his workload towards full fitness.

Suryakumar enjoyed a stellar run in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 by finishing as the tournament’s Most Valuable Player (MVP) after scoring 717 runs for the Mumbai Indians (MI), who played in Qualifier 2. He was the second-highest run-scorer of the season and was just behind Orange Cap winner B. Sai Sudharsan, who amassed 759 runs for the Gujarat Titans (GT).

India’s next T20I assignment will be the Asia Cup happening in the UAE from September 9-28. So far, Suryakumar has an impressive track record as India’s full-time T20I captain after Rohit Sharma retired from the format post 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup triumph.

Suryakumar has led India in 22 matches - 17 of those have resulted in wins. Across 83 T20Is, Suryakumar has accumulated 2,598 runs at an average of 38.2 and a blistering strike rate of 167.07. He last turned out on the cricket field for Triumph Knights Mumbai North East in the Mumbai T20 League in June, making 122 runs in four innings.

- IANS

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Priya S
As a Mumbai Indians fan, I'm so happy to see him back in action! He carried our team this IPL season. But BCCI should be careful - hernia surgery is serious business. Better to rest him if there's any doubt.
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Arjun K
His captaincy record is impressive but I'm not convinced yet. 17 wins out of 22 is good but most were against weaker teams. Asia Cup will be real test against Pakistan and Sri Lanka. Hope he proves me wrong!
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Sarah B
Watching SKY bat is pure entertainment! That 360-degree game is something else. But I wonder if we're putting too much pressure on him after Rohit's retirement. Team needs to develop other match winners too.
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Vikram M
Good news for Indian cricket! But why is Asia Cup in UAE again? PCB should host some matches in Pakistan too. Cricket should bring countries together, not keep them apart. SKY would get great welcome in Lahore!
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Kavya N
His dedication is inspiring! Batting so soon after surgery shows real passion. But medical team should monitor closely - we've seen too many players break down after coming back early. Health comes first yaar!

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