World’s top-ranked T20 batsman Suryakumar Yadav trained with the team on Friday after a long-term injury and played his trademark knock without any apparent discomfort The shot, which has given a huge boost to the struggling Mumbai Indians, has given him hope of playing in the team’s next IPL match against Delhi Capitals. Five-time champions Mumbai Indians are currently at the bottom of the 10-team table, having lost all three games so far and will be led by Hardik Pandya if Suryakumar comes on board The team will be hoping his presence can help turn things around. The 33-year-old attacking batsman has been out of action since January. He underwent surgery to treat a sports hernia and is recovering from an ankle injury sustained during India’s tour of South Africa late last year.

Suryakumar was the first to arrive at the Wankhede Stadium for training, more than an hour before his teammates arrived for the afternoon session.

Suryakumar walked into one of the two nets and batted for over an hour, not trying to exert force but letting his body get into rhythm and earning a spot a few days later to join the Mumbai Indians. Continue to bat after permission. National Cricket Academy (NCA) Staff.

The right-handed batsman struck the ball in all parts of the ground while batting against bowling specialist and MI spinner Kumar Kartikeya. He hit the ball exactly the way he wanted, hitting it mostly in the middle and also practicing his signature flick-on shot in the fine leg area.

The team took a short break after a trip to Jamnagar after suffering their third consecutive defeat in the ongoing tournament, the last of which was a six-wicket win over Rajasthan Royals on April 1.

Meanwhile, in the adjacent nets, Delhi Capitals and Australia batsman David Warner hit long hits among others. Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy bowler Mohit Awasthi also bowled to the Delhi Capitals batsmen during training.