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Veteran India seamer Ashish Nehra underwent surgery to treat a 'high-grade tendon injury' he sustained on his right knee during an Indian Premier League match earlier this month.
"Nehra ji had a successful operation last night in London. Wishing him a speedy recovery," former India team mate and Sunrisers Hyderabad mentor VVS Laxman tweeted on Wednesday.
The 37-year-old Nehra, who played for Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 9, sustained a hamstring tendon injury during the match against Kings XI Punjab on May 15,which ruled him out of the rest of the tournament.
"BCCI medical team confirms that India medium pacer, Ashish Nehra, injured his right knee during the Indian Premier League 2016. Assessment and investigation by BCCI medical staff revealed Nehra sustained a high-grade tendon injury and was recommended to consult Dr. Andrew Williams, orthopedic specialist in London. Post consultation, Dr. Williams has advised surgery on his right knee, which will take place shortly," Board of Control for Cricket in India secretary Ajay Shirke said in a statement, on Tuesday.
On a comeback trail for India, the fast medium bowler emerged as one of Sunrisers Hyderabad's key players this season, claiming nine wickets from eight matches, at an average of 22.11 and an economy rate of 7.65.
Earlier this season, Nehra missed four matches following a groin strain in early April.
The injury is the second time he has broken down this season. Nehra had missed four matches with a groin strain that he picked up in early April.