Suryakumar Yadav expressed his admiration for teammate Ishan Kishan’s exceptional performance during a recent match, noting how he managed to score rapidly even after India found themselves at 2 runs for 6 wickets. Yadav found Kishan’s ability to steer the team to a strong position during the powerplay, which ended with a score around 67 or 70, remarkable. He emphasized the importance of players expressing themselves and enjoying their game, especially when aiming to chase totals around 200 or 210.
While Yadav jestingly mentioned being frustrated at not getting the strike in the powerplay, he acknowledged that he was able to find his rhythm after facing a few balls and was able to recover later in the innings. He credited his recent time off to spend with family and productive practice sessions for his own positive form, describing it as a significant advantage for his performance.
Moreover, Yadav praised the bowling unit for their impressive efforts in restricting the opposing team to a score of 208, especially during a phase when it appeared they might accumulate a significantly higher total. He commended the contributions from bowlers like Kuldeep Yadav, Varun Chakravarthy, and Dube, emphasizing how their combined efforts helped swing the match in India’s favor.
Yadav expressed a sense of confidence within the team, suggesting that opponents are beginning to feel pressured by India’s formidable performances. He conveyed his goal of maintaining a positive environment within the squad and assured that they would continue to play their free-flowing brand of cricket. The spirit in the Indian camp is uplifting, and Yadav is determined to keep the momentum going in future matches.