There was never a doubt about the power game of Suryakumar Yadav. It was all part of a process of getting better at the game. Against Australia in the first ODI match, it was an indifferent Suryakumar whom we saw here, more cautious and willing to spend time on the the crease.
The important thing about Suryakumar’s growth and progess. Not long ago, there was a lot of noise about him being left out from the upcoming ODI World Cup squad. A number of critics said that Surya didn’t have
However, the selectors as well the coach and captain backed Surya to find his rhythm. The intersting thing about him being in form suddenly makes India look much more stronger side with substantial batting depth.
India were without their ace batters, Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli, in the first ODI match against Australia. So the opportunity was there for Suryakumar to find his a game and play a similiar leading kind of a role in ODI game. We are not used to see him bat like that but there was scorboard pressure on him, also ODI cricket is actually a different kind of game although the ball remains white.
First of all, every batter has to find his feet in such a format, taking a few overs to settle his nerves because there are enough balls available to catch up your game. That’s what Suryakumar did so wonderfully, reading the game situation and realising that there is no need of risky and funky shots.
That’s an appreciable development in his game. This, in totality, gives India the extra depth they needed. Currently, every Indian bowlers is looking like completely settled and always on watch to take wickets. India is healthy side, nothing much to worry about except some loose fielding which is very unlike of them.
Surya’s form makes Indian batting order flourishing
The number four and five batting positions have troubled India for a big time. When neither Shreyas Iyer nor KL Rahul was available, it almost became a conundrum for the Indian head coach. Who to fit and where?
Suryakumar batting at number 6 with positivity and at the same time, carrying this ability to change the course of the game, relieves the number 5 batter from big pressure. The way KL Rahul has adopted to his new role has been outstanding, especially after being left out of the game due to the serious injury.
This tells about quality and experience of the player. At the end of the day, he is getting the job done consistently and that is what a team desires from a batter like him who can stich up an innings. Adding to that, Rahul is a top class who really add a definite charecter to Indian batting line-up.
