Updated On: 26 August, 2025 07:30 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Earlier, the 34-year-old underwent a sports hernia surgery after experiencing discomfort in his lower right abdomen at the end of IPL 2025. Yadav was announced as the captain of Team India for the Asia Cup 2025 tournament, while Shubman Gill has been named as his deputy

Suryakumar Yadav after the completion of his surgery (Pic: X/@ICC)
Ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup 2025 tournament, Team India skipper Suryakumar Yadav opened up on his injury setback, stating that the forced break was an opportunity to bring the best version of himself.
"I`m feeling good right now. It`s been five to six weeks. A good process, good routines for last six weeks and fingers crossed, feeling really well," he said in a video posted by the BCCI.
Earlier, Yadav underwent a sports hernia surgery after experiencing discomfort in his lower right abdomen at the end of IPL 2025. Later, he underwent rehab at BCCI`s Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru.