The former India U-19 captain, Yash Dhull is ready to make a comeback after undergoing heart surgery earlier this year.
‘Kuch cheeze hui hai past mai… mai recover karke aaya hu. Thoda time lag raha hai but mai positive hu aur apne game ke liye 100% duga (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 had said after the afternoon fixture vs East Delhi Riders where he was dismissed for 8 off 11 balls.
Indian cricketer Yash Dhull says, “Scouts are here watching the match, and the state team is open to all. Perform well, and you might make it to the team. DPL is a great platform for youngsters. There will be ups and downs, but improving weaknesses is crucial. I’ve returned after… pic.twitter.com/oUVMX9WLIF
— IANS (@ians_india) August 27, 2024
The diagnosis uncovered a heart defect that necessitated surgery, leading Dhull to undergo the procedure in Delhi. Throughout this time, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) closely monitored the young player’s condition and maintained regular contact throughout his recovery.
‘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,’ says Dhull’s childhood coach Pradeep Kochar.
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Dhull’s father Vijay added that it was a condition by birth and he underwent a surgical procedure to fix the issue.
‘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.
