India, Aug. 26 -- India's T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav spoke about the injury setback that required him to undergo surgery. He described a six-week rehabilitation programme focused on recovery and regaining full fitness. The swashbuckling batter had to travel to Munich for a sports hernia surgery as he asserted that the forced break helped him return to his best version ahead of a multi-nation tournament.

Suryakumar developed an issue in his lower right abdomen during the latter stages of the IPL in June. He then underwent rehabilitation at the BCCI's Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. He had a brilliant IPL 2025 with the Mumbai Indians, where he smashed 717 runs - his best-ever season, at a staggering strike rate of 167.92.

The 34-year...