Tiwary ruled out for up to four weeks

Manoj Tiwary will have surgery on May 14 © AFP Enlarge

Manoj Tiwary, the Indian middle-order batsman, has been ruled out for three to four weeks after scans revealed a tear on his right shoulder. He will undergo surgery on May 14, the Indian board announced today.

Tiwary, the Bengal player yet to make his international debut, picked up the injury during a fielding session before the first ODI against Bangladesh in Mirpur and was sent home after consulting an orthopedic specialist. On returning to Mumbai, he was examined by Dr Anant Joshi, and MRI scans specifically revealed a tear of antero inferior labrum. Dr Joshi will be carrying out the arthroscopic surgery as well.

"Post surgery, he is likely to be in a sling for three to four weeks and will then require rehab before full function can be achieved," the BCCI stated in a media release. India's next assignment will be a three-match series against Ireland at the end of June and Tiwary should have enough time to recover before the tour begins.