Updated On: 29 December, 2022 07:48 AM IST | Mumbai | Subodh Mayure
The seeds of several years’ hard work have borne fruit, says elated Suryakumar Yadav after T20I vice-captaincy promotion

Mumbai’s India star Suryakumar Yadav at the MCA-BKC ground yesterday. Pic/Ashish Raje
Mumbai’s Suryakumar Yadav, who on Tuesday was appointed India’s T20 vice-captain, reckoned the new responsibility is a reward for his performances. Surya will be Hardik Pandya’s deputy during the three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka starting at the Wankhede Stadium on January 3. “It wasn’t expected [the vice-captaincy], but the way the past year has been for me, I can say that it’s like a reward for me. I’m feeling very good about it and I’m really looking forward to it.
“I closed my eyes and asked myself, is this a dream? Of course, it still feels like a dream. My hard work of several years [has paid off]. The seeds that I sowed… that tree has finally grown and I’m enjoying its fruits. So, I’m really happy with the way things are growing. I want to ensure that this patch keeps getting longer. The more I’m in this space, the better,” Yadav said at the MCA’s BKC ground on Wednesday evening after playing yet another attacking knock of 95 against Saurashtra on Day Two of Mumbai’s Elite Group B Ranji Trophy match.