Suryakumar Yadav reached the first position in the ranking from just 36 Twenty20 innings. This is the first time that the Indian player, who is the number 4 batsman, is leading the rankings. International debut at the age of 31. The first ball faced was a six. Suryakumar Yadav is the sky of fans who faces any bowler with confidence. Surya is at a new height of achievements beyond 38 matches. First in the Twenty20 batting rankings. Surya scored 1,209 runs from 36 innings at a strike rate of 177.27. In the Twenty20 batting ranks, where openers and number three batsmen rule, Suryakumar is a wonder.
Cricket observers believe that Surya batted at number 4 in 21 out of 36 matches. Former Kiwis star Ross Taylor has said about Suriya that he has yet to go to greater heights. Batting fourth or fifth is the most difficult thing to do in Twenty20. Losing a wicket while trying to run up the score. Taylor argues that finding a score in such a position and reaching the first rank is a big deal.
If you see those who are with Surya in the ranking, you will understand that what Taylor said is important. Pakistan opener Mohammad Rizwan is in second place. Kiwis opener Devon Conway at number three. 4th Babur Assam. That too is the opener. After making his first-class cricket debut, Suryakumar Yadav has waited eleven years to wear the Indian jersey. That too after the age of thirty. Suryakumar Yadav, who joined the Mumbai team at the age of 20, waited for more than a decade to wear the Indian jersey. Surya overcame disappointments with self-sacrifice. Despite his excellent form in the IPL, the Indian selectors pretended not to see Surya many times. The player was still active in domestic cricket without complaint.
After practicing for hours without getting tired, Surya has reached the position he sees today. Surya switched from hard work to smart work. He upgraded himself by making changes in training, diet and batting. When he saw that he was not needed by the Indian team, Suryakumar changed himself to suit the team. Such a change was possible for Surya because of his unquenchable passion for cricket. Finally called to the squad 18 March 2021. Twenty20 match against England. Suryakumar Yadav flicked Jofra Archer’s 144km fast ball through fine leg for a six. Suryakumar has been driven forward throughout his career by taking the first ball he faced in international cricket to the gallery. Half century in the first match. What a start. Surya was not finished and very soon he got a call to the ODI team. Surya started there too and scored a half-century. Surya scored his first Twenty20 century while batting second. That was against England, 117 off 55 balls. Last year, Suriya surpassed his teammates in terms of runs, strike rate, half-century, more sixes and fours.
Along with scoring runs, Surya’s style of batting scares the opponents. Surya’s arrival will be when Team India is under pressure by taking one or two wickets. As opponents try to capitalize on the pressure, Surya will turn on them. The team will get the upper hand by hitting boundaries. What sets Surya apart is his fearless batting approach. Do you remember Suriya facing Virat Kohli while playing for Mumbai Indians in IPL earlier? Surya’s fearless approach comes at a time when everyone is afraid of the aggressive Collie on the ground. On that day Surya looked at the dressing room after bringing the team to victory. Surya is doing the same style now for the Indian team. I’m here team india rest in peace. Suryakumar Yadav is a great example of how to bat in Twenty20. Surya does not have the usual style of playing a run-a-ball at the beginning and eventually smashing it to raise the score. Come get the boundary and raise the score. This is Surya’s style. Suryakumar’s strike rate in the first 10 balls faced in Twenty20 cricket is 154.2. The average figure is one boundary for every 4 balls faced. Any team would love to have a batter like this…
English Summary: Suryakumar Yadav’s rise to the Indian Cricket Team