Kuldeep Yadav is nursing a groin niggle and has been advised rest as a precautionary measure by the Delhi Capitals team management.

The 29-year-old left-arm spinner picked up the niggle after the Capitals' second game of the season against Rajasthan Royals in Jaipur, which the team lost. He was forced to miss out on the next couple of contests where veteran pacer Ishant Sharma returned to the playing XI.

“It will take some time for him to be match-fit,” an IPL source told PTI when asked about Kuldeep’s status.

Kuldeep has picked up three wickets in two matches at an economy of 7.62 so far.

Since he is a centrally-contracted player and a T20 World Cup hopeful, National Cricket Academy’s sports science and medical team will have a big say in Kuldeep’s injury and rehab management.

It is mandatory for franchises to report niggles and injury concerns of an India player to the NCA.

Although Kuldeep has been travelling with the side for all the clashes, his participation in Sunday's match against Mumbai Indians remains doubtful. Delhi Capitals have so far played four matches this season and lost three.