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As India prepares for the third T20I against England, all eyes are on Suryakumar Yadav, who has struggled in the first two matches of the series. With questions being raised about his recent form, India’s batting coach Sitanshu Kotak has stepped forward to defend the T20I captain, revealing key insights about his batting approach and India’s aggressive mindset in the shortest format.
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- 1 Suryakumar Yadav’s Form Under Scrutiny
- 2 “I Think Suryakumar Yadav Is Performing” – Kotak Backs Surya
- 3 “He Plays a Brand of Cricket for the Team That Is Very, Very Selfless”
- 4 “He Has Been Batting with the Same Flow” – Kotak Predicts Big Knock Soon
- 5 Suryakumar Yadav’s Recent Stats – A Cause for Concern?
- 6 Can Surya Silence Critics in the Third T20I?
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Suryakumar Yadav’s Form Under Scrutiny
The world’s No.1 T20I batter has had a rough start to the series against England:
- 1st T20I (Eden Gardens): 0 (2 balls)
- 2nd T20I (Chennai): 17 (7 balls)
Despite his underwhelming performances, India has still managed to dominate the series, securing wins in both matches. However, with the T20 World Cup 2024 approaching, concerns over his consistency have sparked debate.
“I Think Suryakumar Yadav Is Performing” – Kotak Backs Surya
Addressing the media ahead of the third T20I, Kotak dismissed concerns over Yadav’s form, insisting that India’s ultra-aggressive approach means players will have good and bad games.
“Surya, I think he is performing, but sometimes I feel we expect a lot. Every game, if we think Surya will perform, that is not okay. The game has become so aggressive, there is so much intent we have to play in T20s, there will be times when batters get out while playing fearless cricket.”
Kotak emphasized that India’s attacking approach prioritizes quick runs over individual scores, meaning failures are bound to happen.
“He Plays a Brand of Cricket for the Team That Is Very, Very Selfless”
Kotak praised Surya’s selfless batting style, saying that the team’s goal is to consistently push for high scores, even if it means taking more risks.
“If you want to score 200-225, you cannot play cricket where you are trying to save your wicket. Both things do not go hand in hand. He plays a brand of cricket for the team which is very, very selfless, and that is what he tells the batters as well. There are games he will perform, and there are games where he will not.”
The Indian team management is backing Yadav’s fearless brand of cricket, believing that his high-risk, high-reward approach is key to their success.
“He Has Been Batting with the Same Flow” – Kotak Predicts Big Knock Soon
Kotak reassured fans that a big knock from Suryakumar Yadav is just around the corner, highlighting that the batter is still playing with the same natural flow that made him one of the best in the world.
“I think he has been batting with the same flow. I wouldn’t say there is any change really. Opposition sides will bowl in areas to target him, but he is very smart and will read that, and practice accordingly. I think, touchwood, he will score in this game.”
Suryakumar Yadav’s Recent Stats – A Cause for Concern?
Surya has been India’s top performer in T20Is over the past two years:
- 2022: 1164 runs
- 2023: 733 runs
- 2024: 429 runs in 18 matches (Avg: 26.81, 4 half-centuries)
While his numbers have dipped this year, the team management remains confident that he will bounce back. With his ability to single-handedly change games, a match-winning innings could be on the horizon soon.
Can Surya Silence Critics in the Third T20I?
With his place in the team under scrutiny, the third T20I could be a crucial match for Suryakumar Yadav to prove his critics wrong. As India continues to embrace its fearless batting approach, all eyes will be on Surya’s response under pressure.
Will he bounce back with a big score, or will his struggles continue? Fans will be eagerly waiting to find out.
