IND vs AUS: SuryaKumar Yadav made his Test debut today in the Border Gavaskar Trophy opener. Although Test cricket is a different ball game altogether, the World No 1 T20 batter looks all set to conquer the world in whites. In an emotional moment before the match, SKY got his Test cap from former India coach Ravi Shastri. The legendary former Indian player gave a riveting speech before handing the cap to Surya. SKY’s family was also present on the field during this special occasion for the Mumbai batter. Follow India vs Australia LIVGE updates with InsideSport.IN
One can say Suryakumar Yadav is fully suited to play the traditional format thanks to his incredible skill set and innovative thinking.
Rohit Sharma and Rahul Dravid are hoping that Surya can bring the same variety of shots to the Border Gavaskar Trophy to live up to his moniker of Mr. 360’s pyrotechnics.
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Due to Shreyas Iyer’s withdrawal from the first test, Suryakumar Yadav now has a chance to shine. Shubman Gill was ignored for No. 5 as Surya edged out his rival. The 31-year-old made his Test debut in Nagpur today.
India has chosen a risk-reward strategy with Suryakumar, despite the fact that his inclusion in the team has generated controversy.
Ravi Shastri was the one who honored Surya with his Test cap. Along with SKY, KS Bharat also made his debut in the longer format for India.
SKY makes his TEST DEBUT as he receives the Test cap from former Head Coach @RaviShastriOfc 👏 👏
Good luck @surya_14kumar 👍 👍#TeamIndia | #INDvAUS | @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/JVRyK0Vh4u
— BCCI (@BCCI) February 9, 2023
In T20I cricket over the past year, Suryakumar Yadav has scooped and swept numerous bowlers. After scoring three hundred, he was named the ICC T20I player of the year. And now, India are willing to take the chance in the Tests.
Suryakumar Yadav, who was crowned the ICC T20I Player of the Year, has been in excellent form in 20-over cricket. SKY may very well assume the position of a middle-order aggressor now that Rishabh Pant is out of the lineup.
He struck a few rapid 90s in the Ranji Trophy during his brief time with Mumbai. Shreyas Iyer’s absence also frees up Surya’s natural middle-order position.
With his unusual shotmaking, he may exert pressure on Nathan Lyon and company.
