While praising Suryakumar Yadav’s success in the One-Day format, former Australian batsman Mark Waugh claimed that playing white-ball cricket has essential elements with playing the lengthier 50-over game, making it a useful weapon for star batsmen. Suryakumar Yadav’s winning 50-run inning against Australia on Friday, September 22, in Mohali prompted Waugh’s remarks.
Suryakumar displayed patience and discipline on the field, holding off on using his signature T20 strokes until he felt comfortable. With only five wickets left, India was able to successfully chase down 277 runs thanks in large part to his strategic strategy. The top T20I batsman in the world combined with acting captain KL Rahul for an 80-run partnership.
Suryakumar Yadav finally scored his first century in the One-Day format after a break of 21 games and 18 months. Discussions over his ODI squad selection had already begun, but they picked up steam after he was chosen for the Cricket World Cup in 2023. Suryakumar appears to have the support of the team administration, nevertheless.
Suryakumar Yadav, who had gone through a difficult period in international cricket with three straight golden ducks against Australia in the One-Day series on home soil prior to the IPL, saw a turning point with this performance.
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“Those ducks are not the issue. Is he merely a T20 player, since there has been much discussion about him? Is he capable of 50 overs? He most surely is; you don’t suddenly start to doubt your skill. The fundamentals of 50 over cricket and T20 cricket are essentially the same. He can hit the ball, run hard, and keep the poor ball away all very effectively, according to Mark Waugh.