Bairstow was dominated out of the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia final month following an accident throughout a spherical of golf.
The 33-year-old, who has been excellent for his nation this yr, slipped on a inexperienced and has had surgical procedure in London.
Bairstow revealed on Monday (October 3) that it’s too early to say when he will probably be again on the sphere.
He posted on Instagram together with some horrifying images of the injury to his left leg: “I am simply penning this to replace you all on my damage and progress.
“The precise damage was like… a torn fibula in 3 locations that required a splint, I dislocated my ankle, which meant I did a number of extra bits of my syndesmosis joint and lateral ligaments as effectively General I’ve accomplished a good job at that!
“Anyway..on the optimistic aspect the operation went effectively and I’m now 3 weeks after surgical procedure and have my staples eliminated. Now it’s all about swelling prevention and getting my ankle shifting as soon as once more. These are the subsequent few weeks/few months are the important thing to restoration.
“As it is time to return to the game I am afraid it is too early to say, the primary aim in thoughts is getting me again on my 2 ft once more and ensuring it is proper.
“One factor is for positive and that’s that I cannot take part in anything throughout 2022… though I can not await 2023!!”