Suryakumar Yadav fit to captain India in Asia Cup 2025 after rehab

Suryakumar Yadav has completed a structured six-week rehabilitation after sports hernia surgery and is set to captain India in the Asia Cup 2025 in the United Arab Emirates, beginning with a campaign that opens on September 9. He disclosed that the injury was diagnosed toward the end of the IPL season, underwent surgery in Munich, and then undertook a carefully planned recovery at the BCCI Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru. With readiness confirmed, India begin their Asia Cup schedule with a September 10 opener against the host UAE.

The 34-year-old batsman has assumed the captaincy of India’s T20I side following Rohit Sharma’s retirement from the format, making this Asia Cup his first major tournament in charge. In the IPL 2025 season for Mumbai Indians, Suryakumar delivered his best-ever run tally, scoring 717 runs in 16 innings at a rapid strike rate, cementing his status as a leading player for India and a key figure ahead of a high-profile continental event. That form underscored the significance of a full, methodical rehabilitation to ensure he can lead from the front in a tournament that doubles as a proving ground for India’s balance and leadership.