Yash Dhull makes a comeback in Delhi Premier League 2024 after heart surgery
Indian cricketer Yash Dhull underwent heart surgery after a hole was discovered in his heart during a routine check-up by the physiotherapists of the National Cricket Academy (NCA). Dhull was the captain of India’s U-19 team which won the ICC Men’s Under-19 World Cup in 2022. Life has not been easy for the 21-year-old as he underwent heart surgery on the advice of NCA’s medical team a few months ago. He was attending a camp in Bengaluru and that is when the medical team spotted an anomaly. Despite the challenges, the youngster remains positive about his return and ready to give his everything at the crease.
“Certain things have happened in the past, and I have returned after a recovery. It’s taking time but I am positive and will give 100% for my game,” Dhull told News18 in the afternoon fixture vs East Delhi Riders where he was dismissed for 8 off 11 balls. The ongoing Delhi Premier League has not been easy for him either. He started off the season as the captain of the Central Delhi Kings and gave away the captaincy to Jonty Sidhu.
Yash Dhull’s heart surgey
Yash Dhull’s childhood coach Pradeep Kochar informed about the surgery and the player’s return in DPL 2024. He further added that Dhull has recovered well for the upcoming domestic season.
“During the NCA check-up, the team, after consulting with the set of doctors, advised him to undergo surgery for the hole in his heart. He was attending a camp with the rest of the emerging players a couple of months back in Bengaluru,” Kochar said.
“The NCA has given him the certificate of fitness, so there shouldn’t be an issue in any of the formats going forward. During the DPL, he took a rest from one of the games because the humidity was very high. Even going forward, there shouldn’t be any problem for him to play the Ranji Trophy and the longer formats,” says Kochar.
Is Dhull fit to make a comeback?
Dhull’s father explained that the condition was congenital and was necessary for his son’s long-term health.
“It wasn’t anything serious. The hole in the heart was a condition from birth and the NCA team advised a minor surgical procedure. He underwent that in Delhi only and the BCCI continued to keep a check on him during the period,” says Dhull’s father.
