The leg-spinner, who had a long history of right knee problems before going under the knife, has been ruled out of action for up to eight weeks to allow him to fully recover.
The third One-Day International (ODI) match between Zimbabwe and Sri Lanka this Thursday is delicately poised.
The two teams will go to the magnificent Hambantota International Cricket Stadium or – to give it its proper name as it was named after Sri Lanka’s former President –