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Indian T20 batsman Suryakumar Yadav is currently undergoing rehabilitation at the National Cricket Academy in Bengaluru after ankle surgery, but it is still not clear whether he will be available for Mumbai Indians' first two matches in the upcoming Indian Premier League. Mumbai Indians start their campaign against last year's runners-up Gujarat Titans on Sunday, March 24, and it's a race against time for the world's No. 1 T20 batsman, who is working hard at the NCA to get back to the top level . suitability. “Surya's rehabilitation is on track and he will certainly 'Return to Play' in the IPL itself. However, it is still not clear whether the NCA's Sports Science and Medical Team will grant permission to play in the first two away matches against Gujarat Titans and Sunrisers Hyderabad (March 27),” a BCCI source told PTI on condition of anonymity.
If you follow Surya's Instagram account, you'll have seen him doing a lot of strength and conditioning (S&C) routines, but he hasn't uploaded any of his hitting videos yet, which will give a good indication of how he's developing.
“There are still 12 days to go before MI play their first match but it could be a race against time to get fit by the first match itself,” the source said.
Surya is the most vital player in the Indian T20 line-up with a strike-rate of 171-plus and 2,141 runs in 60 T20 matches. He has four T20I hundreds to his name.
A big part of India's chances at the T20 World Cup in America (USA and West Indies) will depend on how Surya plays. And even if MI wants 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 the T20 format.
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