Michael van Gerwen will miss the 2022 World Cup of Darts in Frankfurt in order to undergo arm surgery.
'Mighty Mike' has been in resurgent form this year, finishing second in the Premier League table with three event wins to his name. It means he's qualified for finals night in Berlin on June 13, and will face Joe Cullen in his semi-final as he bids to win the tournament for the sixth time.
He has also notched three European Tour events and two Players Championships, bouncing back from a disappointing World Championships where he was forced to withdraw with Covid-19. However, the 33-year-old has now revealed he's been playing through the pain of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in his throwing arm.
