Overview
- Parag announced on Instagram that he had a successful operation on his right shoulder after struggling with the problem for about two years, with multiple outlets reporting the surgery took place on Thursday at Kokilaben Dhirubhai Ambani Hospital.
- Reports say the procedure was performed under sports‑orthopaedic surgeon Dr. Dinshaw Pardiwalla, and Parag shared that recovery, rehab and patience are now his priorities.
- The BCCI has confirmed Parag will undergo rehabilitation at its Centre of Excellence in Bengaluru and that any return to domestic or international cricket will require medical clearance from CoE staff.
- Parag had been released from the India A tri‑series and replaced by Ruturaj Gaikwad; the surgery follows a hamstring issue late in the IPL and comes after Parag led Rajasthan Royals to the IPL 2026 playoffs as full‑time captain.
- Selectors, his franchise and fans will watch his rehab closely because a prolonged absence could delay his domestic comeback and slow progress toward sustained international selection.