Overview
- He underwent an emergency procedure in Rajkot after acute abdominal pain, with local officials and reports attributing the issue to testicular torsion.
- He was discharged on Thursday and is set to fly to Hyderabad on Friday, with a staged return that begins only after symptoms resolve and the wound heals, the BCCI said.
- India have ruled him out of the opening three T20Is against New Zealand from January 21–25, with a decision on the January 28 and 31 matches to follow medical progress.
- Reports indicate a likely 2–4 week recovery, creating uncertainty for India’s T20 World Cup campaign starting February 7 and leaving room for squad changes until January 31.
- No replacement has been named for the New Zealand series as selectors discuss options, including using Ishan Kishan at No.3 or considering Shreyas Iyer and other candidates.