Yuzvendra Chahal, the celebrated leg-spinner, is currently sidelined from cricket due to a dual diagnosis of dengue and chikungunya. The star player confirmed his health setback on Thursday, December 18th, revealing he hasn’t competed in domestic cricket since late November. His illness unfortunately ruled him out of the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy final, a significant blow to his team Haryana. Chahal expressed his disappointment at missing the crucial match but remains optimistic about a swift recovery and return to the field. He has been focusing on rest and recuperation on medical advice, aiming to be back bowling at full strength in the coming weeks. While a definitive return date hasn’t been set, Chahal is hopeful of participating in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, set to commence on December 24th. Despite being out of the Indian national team since the last T20 World Cup, Chahal showcased his enduring form in England’s county cricket earlier this year, performing exceptionally well for Northamptonshire in both the One Day Cup and the County Championship. His consistent performances and valuable experience have led to his retention by Punjab Kings for the upcoming IPL season, highlighting his continued importance in franchise cricket.
