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Suryakumar Yadav Injury Update: Mumbai Indians Star Confirms Availability for KKR Clash

By Imran Malik · 2 min read

Suryakumar Yadav Injury Update: Mumbai Indians Star Confirms Availability for KKR Clash

Suryakumar Yadav has joined the Mumbai Indians (MI) camp after missing the franchise’s last IPL 2024 match against Punjab Kings (PBKS) in Dharamshala.

Last week, Suryakumar Yadav welcomed a baby girl with his wife, and to be with them, he missed the Mumbai Indians’ six-wicket win over the Punjab Kings on May 14.

At the same time, the Indian skipper is also reportedly dealing with the wrist injury that allegedly played a role in his struggles this season.

However, Suryakumar confirmed his return to MI camp through an Instagram post, where he can be seen training at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. It is being said that he should be available for selection for Mumbai Indians’ next IPL 2026 clash against the Kolkata Knight Riders on May 20.

India’s T20 captain is training at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai, and it looks like he is ready to return for the upcoming match.

The Mumbai Indians will face the Kolkata Knight Riders on May 20, and with Suryakumar Yadav’s return, the team’s chances of winning have increased.

Key Points:

Suryakumar Yadav has joined the Mumbai Indians camp after missing the last match.
He missed the match due to personal reasons and a wrist injury.
Suryakumar confirmed his return to MI camp through an Instagram post.
He is expected to be available for selection for the next IPL 2026 clash against KKR.

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Imran Malik

Imran Malik is a senior sports correspondent for Dawn, and one of Pakistan’s most authoritative voices on cricket. A proud alumnus of the University of the Punjab, he has spent more than a decade covering the men in green—from the raw energy of Lahore’s club grounds to World Cup semi-finals. Imran is particularly known for his deep technical knowledge of fast bowling and his unflinching analysis of Pakistan’s domestic cricket structure. His writing blends sharp observation with a historian’s eye, capturing both the glory and the grit of the game. A regular contributor to Dawn’s sports desk and a familiar face on news panel shows, Imran has been recognized with the Agahi Award and his paper’s own Excellence Award. He remains passionately committed to unearthing the next generation of Pakistani sporting talent.