Surya kumar Yadav set for Asia Cup return after injury recovery

India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav declares full fitness post-hernia surgery, sharing intense training videos from NCA. Set to lead in Asia Cup (Sep 9-28), his return bolsters India’s middle-order with 360° batting. The IPL 2025 MVP (717 runs) has 17 wins in 22 matches as skipper.

New Delhi: Indian T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav has shared great news for his fans. Suryakumar, who is rehabilitating after hernia surgery in Germany, is now fully forwarded to fit perfectly. Sharing a video on Instagram, he showed that he is practicing net practice at BCCI's Center of Excellence (NCA) and is engaged in an exercise session.

Suryakumar's fitness journey:

Suryakumar Yadav underwent sports hernia surgery in Munich, Germany, in July 2025 and has been diligently working towards full fitness ahead of September's Asia Cup, having already resumed batting practice last week while gradually increasing his workload through running and various exercises.

Indication of being fully fit before Asia Cup

As seen in his recent training videos, where he expressed his eagerness by stating, "I'm desperate to return early," the star batsman comes off an outstanding IPL 2025 season, where he scored 717 runs for the Mumbai Indians to claim the MVP award, and brings formidable T20 credentials to the Indian team with 2,598 runs from 83 international matches at a blistering 167.07 strike rate, along with an impressive captaincy record of 17 wins in 22 matches since succeeding Rohit Sharma, making his return a crucial boost for India's middle order in the upcoming Asia Cup tournament.

Preparation of Asia Cup:

Suryakumar's return for the tournament to be held in the UAE from 9 September will be a big relief for the Indian team. Under his captaincy, India has won 77.27% of its games.

Expert Opinion:

"Suryakumar's return will strengthen the middle order. His 360-degree batting style will be a challenge for Asian teams." - Cricket Analyst

This return of Suryakumar is encouraging not only for the Indian team but also for cricket lovers. His performance in the Asia Cup will be the key to India's success.