Days before Shubman Gill-led India take on England for a five-match Test series, T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav has flown to England to seek expert medical advice for a sports hernia injury on the right side of his lower abdomen. The 33-year-old may require surgery based on the specialist's evaluation.

It remains unclear whether the injury worsened during the T20 Mumbai League, though Suryakumar had undergone an intense and uninterrupted three-month stretch of travel and competitive cricket.

“Surya is suffering from Sports hernia on right side lower abdomen. He has gone to the UK for consultation. If required, he will be going under the knife,” a source close to the cricketer told PTI on conditions of anonymity.