The second Suryakumar Yadav posted a damaged coronary heart emoji on Instagram, it despatched shockwaves among the many Mumbai Indians (MI) followers. They all began to take a position what could possibly be the explanation behind it? And quickly, their worst fears got here true. The MI batter obtained a giant jolt when he did not clear the health check on the National Cricket Academy (NCA). For the uninitiated, Surya is recovering from an ankle harm, having underwent a surgical procedure earlier this yr.
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The excellent news is that Surya is about to bear one other health evaluation on March 21 but when he fails that to clear that as effectively, it could additional delay his cricket comeback. SKY, as he’s popularly referred to as, is a T20 specialist who has performed a giant position in MI’s success over time. MI head coach Mark Boucher had stated within the pre-season press convention that they had been nonetheless awaiting a response from BCCI over Surya’s return.Â
One factor is for certain that Suryakumar is just not enjoying the primary match of MI which is an away encounter vs Gujarat Titans (GT). However, after 3 days, MI play Sunrisers Hyderabad (SRH) and if SKY will get a inexperienced sign from NCA, he ought to be again for the 2nd match of the season.
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In case Surya can’t return for the entire season, then MI’s troubles will enhance. In no means is BCCI going to hurry Surya again into cricket as there’s a T20 World Cup that begins instantly after the IPL and he’s a giant participant for Men in Blue. If Surya is dominated fully out of IPL, then an area for an aggressive India batter, who additionally performs 360 diploma cricket, opens in MI’s squad.Â
On Twitter, followers are taking one title to switch Surya, if he’s unfit. That title was part of the Indian staff towards England in Tests just lately and carried out brilliantly. He is none apart from Sarfaraz Khan.
Sarfaraz, surprisingly, didn’t get any IPL staff on the final public sale. If wanted, MI can rope in him to switch Surya. Sarfaraz is but to show his price in IPL and this may occasionally grow to be THAT season for him. He can play 360 diploma cricket and is in good kind as effectively. Rohit Sharma, former captain, would undoubtedly suggest his title.Â
Other contender could possibly be Sarfaraz’s brother, who has had an impressive 2024 thus far. Musheer was the second main most run getter within the match after which he joined Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy squad and performed some excellent innings of their profitable marketing campaign, together with 100 within the closing vs Vidarbha.
These two names will definitely be mentioned if Surya’s place is just not assured within the Mumbai staff this season due to harm.
