Kuldeep Yadav’s Groin Injury Puts His Participation in Key Series Before Champions Trophy 2025 in Doubt
Kuldeep Yadav is recovering from a groin injury that required surgery in Germany last month. The key wrist-spinner has not resumed bowling, making his participation in the upcoming England series uncertain. Despite undergoing rehabilitation, Kuldeep's return before the series is tough, though a comeback for the Champions Trophy 2025 remains possible. He played a crucial role in the 2024 T20 World Cup, taking 10 wickets in five matches.
India’s star spinner and one of the most effective bowlers in all formats, Kuldeep Yadav, is currently recovering from a groin injury that has raised concerns about his participation in the upcoming series before the 2025 Champions Trophy. Kuldeep underwent successful surgery in Germany last month and has not yet resumed bowling. His rehabilitation is ongoing at the Centre of Excellence, where he is focusing on leg exercises to regain strength.
Despite the tight timeline, with the England series just over a month away, a BCCI source has stated that it is not impossible for Kuldeep to return, but it will be difficult. The 2025 Champions Trophy, which will be co-hosted by Pakistan and the UAE, offers more time for Kuldeep’s recovery, providing a potential window for his comeback.
Kuldeep’s absence from the England series could be a major setback for India, as he played a key role in the 2024 T20 World Cup, taking 10 wickets in five matches. With 172 wickets in 106 ODIs at an impressive average of 26.00, Kuldeep’s presence is crucial to India’s bowling attack across formats. His coach remains hopeful about his recovery, though a return to full fitness is expected to take time.
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