Suryakumar Yadav Ready to Lead India in T20I Series Against England
India’s T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, is gearing up to lead the team in a five-match series against England. However, he is grappling with disappointment over his recent ODI performance, which resulted in his exclusion from the ICC Champions Trophy squad.
In a pre-match press conference, Suryakumar was candid about his feelings regarding the omission. When asked if it hurt not to be selected for the ODIs, he replied, “Why would it hurt? If I do well, I would have been in the Champions Trophy. If I don’t do well, it’s important to accept that.” This reflects his sportsmanlike attitude and commitment to self-improvement.
Despite being celebrated as a formidable T20 player with his innovative batting style, Suryakumar’s ODI statistics tell a different story. With only 773 runs at an average of 25.76 across 37 ODIs, he acknowledges the need for improvement in the 50-over format. “It hurts to think that I have not done well. If I had done well, I would have stayed there,” he added.
Looking forward, he praised the squad selected for the Champions Trophy, stating, “It’s looking really good. Whoever is there, they are all good performers.” He also expressed excitement over the potential return of bowlers Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami, calling them a “lethal combination.”
The T20I series against England will set the stage for three subsequent ODIs, leading up to the ICC Champions Trophy scheduled from February 19 to March 9. Fans can expect thrilling performances as the team strives to showcase their best in the upcoming matches.
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