Cricket

IPL 2020: Suryakumar Yadav has burning desire to don India blue – Kieron Pollard

Mumbai Indians standing captain Kieron Pollard heaped praise on the talisman batsman Suryakumar Yadav for taking the team over the line by five wickets against RCB at Sheikh Zayed Stadium on Wednesday.

Yadav scored an unbeaten match winning knock of 79 runs off just 43 balls with the help of 10 fours and two sixes.

Thus, he scored his runs at a blistering strike rate of 183.22 and got the team home. SKY has been a consistent performer in the IPL over the years and this was his 10th IPL fifty. The right-hander has done a fine job for his team as he has been consistent.

On the other hand, the Indian selectors led by Sunil Joshi didn’t pick Suryakumar Yadav in the T20I squad for the upcoming Australian tour. Many of the cricket boffins reckon that Yadav should have been selected for the tour Down Under as he has been consistent in the IPL. In fact, SKY is not only consistent in the IPL but also his records in the domestic circuit speaks volume of his caliber.

Pollard added that they have always wanted their top four batsmen to take them all the way in the match.

“It (Yadav’s innings) was very, very valuable. We always spoke about one of the top three batters, or top four batters, bat all the way through if you are chasing, go all the way through and win the game for us. He (Surya) has done that more often than not,” Pollard said at the post-match media conference.

“…he wants to do well and today again he showed his class on how well he can bat…and deep down inside the burning desire to don that blue, but again he continues to show consistency, which is all that he can do as an individual,” he added.

It wouldn’t be a surprise that Suryakumar Yadav would be there playing for the national team. In fact, he should have been selected in the T20I squad for the tour of Australia.

Yadav would like to continue the good show and it looks like a matter of time before we see him donning the blue colours of the national team.

The right-hander has scored 362 runs in 11 innings of the ongoing season at an average of 40.22 and a strike rate of 155.36. Mumbai Indians will next face Delhi Capitals at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on 31st October.

About the Author


Written by DafaNews

DafaNews brings you the most highlighted news in the world of Sports. It serves you up-to-date matches, scores, live streams, fantasy games and quizzes. Our news covers India's prestigious leagues and events – Premier League, Pro Kabbadi League, Cricket World Cup and many more. Follow DafaNews on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter,Telegram and Youtube for more updates.

Related Post
Share
Published by
DafaNews

Recent Posts

India vs England 3rd ODI: Struggling England must find right balance against dominant Indians

India delivered a phenomenal performance in the second ODI, led brilliantly by the skipper. It's … Read More

February 11, 2025

Khalid Jamil says performance was not up to the mark after loss against Bengaluru FC

Jamshedpur FC head coach Khalid Jamil was not impressed with his team’s performance after suffering… Read More

February 11, 2025

Novak Djokovic makes honest admission about why he is still playing

Novak Djokovic has achieved almost everything in the record books. He has 24 Grand Slams… Read More

February 11, 2025

Liverpool’s Arne Slot calls shock FA Cup exit ‘unacceptable’

Liverpool’s manager Arne Slot has called the shock FA Cup exit as unacceptable. The Reds… Read More

February 11, 2025

Gerard Zaragoza expresses delight after much-needed win against Jamshedpur FC

Bengaluru FC head coach Gerard Zaragoza was delighted after a comprehensive 3-0 win against Jamshedpur… Read More

February 11, 2025

Luka Doncic scores 14 in 24 minutes in debut win with Lakers

After the shock trade, Luka Doncic finally made his debut for the Los Angeles Lakers.… Read More

February 11, 2025