SKY’s challenge is to maintain his T20 charm in 50-over cricket
Updated On: 24 September, 2023 07:36 AM IST | Mohali | Santosh Suri
The problem with Suryakumar is that since he has won a lot of fame batting in his effervescent style in T20I cricket, being referred to as a 360-degree player a la AB de Villiers, he was getting branded as a T20 specialist, while trying to play in a similar way in the ODIs where he used to lose his wicket cheaply.
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Suryakumar Yadav during his 50 v Oz at Mohali on Friday. Pic/PTI
Many may feel that the sky is the limit for Suryakumar Yadav. However, to achieve constant success one has to use one’s talent judiciously. That’s what Suryakumar has finally realised. Playing to the gallery has its pros and cons. Extravagant shots may fetch huge plaudits, but can also bring about your downfall.
This is what he has begun to realise. The way he built his innings when India were in a spot of bother chasing a target against Australia on Friday night, must have gladdened the hearts of the team management ahead of the World Cup. He eschewed risky strokes to begin with and concentrated on rotating the strike with stand-in captain KL Rahul. It was only in the latter part of his innings that he played his famous ramp shot and a flicked six to remind people the amazing range of strokes he possesses.
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