Surya Kumar lands in London ahead of Test Series against England
Surya Kumar lands in London ahead of Test Series against England
Star batter Surya Kumar has landed in London ahead of Five-test series against England beginning 20 June.
Reportedly, he is undergoing treatment for a right-side sports hernia in London. Source reveals he may be sidelined for a few weeks, with recovery possibly taking up to two months.
The timing allows him to return for T20 commitments commencing in August against Bangladesh.
Even as the Shubman Gill-led Indian Test team is all set for the five-match series against England,
the 34-year-old white-ball maestro is utilising the current break in India’s limited-overs schedule to focus on his recovery and long-term fitness. Suryakumar’s treatment starts next week and his return to cricketing field may be by August.
Although the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has not issued an official statement, reports suggest the medical procedure could require up to two months of recovery.
The timing works in Yadav’s favour, as India have no T20I commitments until August, when they travel to Bangladesh for a white-ball tour. That will be followed by home series against South Africa and the West Indies, before an away trip to Australia, all of which are part of India’s build-up to the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Suryakumar’s decision to undergo the procedure now is strategic, facilitating him to return fully fit for the crucial upcoming T20 cycle. And he’ll be missed. The Mumbai batter has been in red-hot form, particularly in the IPL 2025 season, where he was a standout performer.
Leading the charge for Mumbai Indians, Suryakumar amassed 717 runs in 16 matches at an average of 65.18 and a strike rate of 167.9. Remarkably, he scored 25 or more in all 16 innings, setting a new T20 record for most consecutive 25 scores.
His consistency was pivotal in propelling
MI to the playoffs, though their campaign ended in Qualifier 2 with a loss to Punjab Kings.
Post-IPL Suryakumar turned up for Triumph Knights MNE in the Mumbai T20 League, but the team managed just one win in five matches, missing out on playoff qualification. He contributed 122 runs in five innings during that stint.
News Edit KV Raman
