Fri. Mar 29th, 2024

‘I won’t just sit out’ – Suryakumar overcomes illness to give India series win<!-- wp:html --><div></div> <div> <div>Suryakumar Yadav was struck by a sick beetle in the morning of the decisive T20I against Australia in Hyderabad on Sunday morning. But he didn’t let the illness get in the way of his participation in the competition.</div> </div> <div> <p>“I’m not going to say it’s a disease. So go ahead, give me the pills or injection you want, but get me ready for the game in the evening. Once you go to the game and wear that Indian jersey, the emotions are totally different.”</p> </div> <div> <div>In the end, Suryakumar not only took the field, but also made a vital contribution to India’s victory. His 36-ball 69 in a century stand with Virat Kohli helped India overcome a wobble at the top to chase 187 in the final.</div> </div> <div> <div>Suryakumar hit five fours and as many sixes and his signature 360-degree play was on display. During his knock, he surpassed Mohammad Rizwan to de <a target="_blank" href="https://stats.espncricinfo.com/ci/engine/records/batting/most_runs_career.html?class=3;id=2022;type=year" rel="noopener">highest scorer in T20Is so far in 2022.</a></div> </div> <div> <div>So far this year, he has made 682 runs in 20 innings with a strike rate of 182.84. The count includes four half centuries and a hundred, against England at Trent Bridge. His impressive range of forms took him to third place among all of the T20I’s batters, behind Pakistani Rizwan and South African Aiden Markram, in the ICC rankings.</div> </div> <div> <p>Suryakumar couldn’t help but radiate confidence when asked about his success mantra. “I practice the same way I want to hit the game,” he said. “I only believe in one thing: go express yourself. If my success rate is above 75%, why not? I just think if I walk away, if I am hitting well, then I try to continue that phase and try and finish matches.”</p> </div> <div> <p>On Sunday, while Suryakumar did not finish the match, he had brought India to the brink of victory. After beating Josh Hazlewood over six and four earlier in the 14th, he went out to long-on. By the time he was sacked, India’s demand was a manageable 53 from six overs with seven wickets left.</p> </div> <div> <div>At the press conference, Indian captain Rohit praised Sharma lavishly for his colleague. “When it comes to Surya, we all know the quality he has,” Rohit said. “He can play shots all over the ground. And that’s what makes him special. He’s been very consistent with the bat. Every time he’s had a chance, he’s played important innings for us.”</div> </div> <div> <p>“Every time I see him, he’s upped his game, which is a good sign as a player. Seeing that you can raise the level of your skills beyond what the team expects of you is always a good sign.” sign.” I can see that in Surya, every game I see of him, every game he plays, he seems to get better and better every time. And today was an exceptional turn.</p> </div> <div> <p>“To get out and play the innings he played, we were down by two in the power play. And to literally take the game away from the opponent was a fantastic effort. Not to mention Virat on the other side, what a crucial, crucial partnership, 100 partnership. From the team’s perspective, it was a good sign.”</p> </div><!-- /wp:html -->
Suryakumar Yadav was struck by a sick beetle in the morning of the decisive T20I against Australia in Hyderabad on Sunday morning. But he didn’t let the illness get in the way of his participation in the competition.

“I’m not going to say it’s a disease. So go ahead, give me the pills or injection you want, but get me ready for the game in the evening. Once you go to the game and wear that Indian jersey, the emotions are totally different.”

In the end, Suryakumar not only took the field, but also made a vital contribution to India’s victory. His 36-ball 69 in a century stand with Virat Kohli helped India overcome a wobble at the top to chase 187 in the final.
Suryakumar hit five fours and as many sixes and his signature 360-degree play was on display. During his knock, he surpassed Mohammad Rizwan to de highest scorer in T20Is so far in 2022.
So far this year, he has made 682 runs in 20 innings with a strike rate of 182.84. The count includes four half centuries and a hundred, against England at Trent Bridge. His impressive range of forms took him to third place among all of the T20I’s batters, behind Pakistani Rizwan and South African Aiden Markram, in the ICC rankings.

Suryakumar couldn’t help but radiate confidence when asked about his success mantra. “I practice the same way I want to hit the game,” he said. “I only believe in one thing: go express yourself. If my success rate is above 75%, why not? I just think if I walk away, if I am hitting well, then I try to continue that phase and try and finish matches.”

On Sunday, while Suryakumar did not finish the match, he had brought India to the brink of victory. After beating Josh Hazlewood over six and four earlier in the 14th, he went out to long-on. By the time he was sacked, India’s demand was a manageable 53 from six overs with seven wickets left.

At the press conference, Indian captain Rohit praised Sharma lavishly for his colleague. “When it comes to Surya, we all know the quality he has,” Rohit said. “He can play shots all over the ground. And that’s what makes him special. He’s been very consistent with the bat. Every time he’s had a chance, he’s played important innings for us.”

“Every time I see him, he’s upped his game, which is a good sign as a player. Seeing that you can raise the level of your skills beyond what the team expects of you is always a good sign.” sign.” I can see that in Surya, every game I see of him, every game he plays, he seems to get better and better every time. And today was an exceptional turn.

“To get out and play the innings he played, we were down by two in the power play. And to literally take the game away from the opponent was a fantastic effort. Not to mention Virat on the other side, what a crucial, crucial partnership, 100 partnership. From the team’s perspective, it was a good sign.”

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