Suryakumar Yadav likely to play first IPL 2024 match for Mumbai Indians on Sunday, declared fit by NCA

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Suryakumar Yadav is likely to play his first match for Mumbai Indians in IPL 2024 on Sunday, April 7. As per reports Suryakumar Yadav has been declared fit by the NCA.

This is welcome news for Mumbai Indians who are reeling at the bottom of the points table after losing each of their first three matches. Suryakumar Yadav, the number one ranked T20I batter in the world, was the highest-run scorer for Mumbai Indians (MI) last year.

Suryakumar had undergone multiple surgeries -- one for grade 2 ankle tear and another for sports hernia - after hitting a hundred in the final T20I against South Africa in Johannesburg on December 14. The knock helped India finish the 3-match series with a 1-1 draw.

"Surya has cleared all but one routine tests which are mandatory to get RTP (Return To Play) certificate from the NCA. There is one more test left to be conducted on Thursday, after which a clearer picture would emerge," a senior BCCI source told PTI on the condition of anonymity.

"He is batting comfortably and has done all simulations," he added. Asked if Suryakumar will be able to play the Mumbai Indians' home game on April 7 against Delhi Capitals, the source said: "The clearer picture will emerge after tomorrow's tests. There's still three days before the next game but since it's a comeback after a long time, it could also be April 11 at home against RCB."

Crizbuzz on Thursday (April 4 ) reported that the top-order batter will join the Mumbai Indians (MI) squad on Friday (April 5). The five-time champions will play against Delhi Capitals (DC) at the Wankhede Stadium on Sunday (April 7).

The swashbuckling batter has been MI's most prolific performer for the past four to five seasons and his absence from the playing XI has been felt by the team that has lost its first three matches this season.

His replacement Naman Dhir, the player from Punjab, is yet to measure up and beleaguered skipper Hardik Pandya would certainly need 'Mr 360 degree' to stem the rot.

As far as the BCCI's medical team is concerned, the clear mandate was to ensure that India's premier T20 batter is completely fit for the T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies, and also make sure that there are no premature breakdowns during the IPL.