Indian T20 stalwart Suryakumar Yadav has been quite candid about his struggles in the 50-over format. A behemoth in the shortest format of the game, Surya has failed to match his exploits in ODIs, despite getting plenty of opportunities.
With Shreyas Iyer out of action for a major part of 2022 due to injury, Surya was entrusted by the team management to fill the void in the middle-order but the 32-year-old has failed to meet expectations.
In 24 ODI innings, SKY has managed only 511 runs at a paltry average of 24.33, which also includes three consecutive golden ducks against Australia earlier this year.
According to recent media reports, captain Rohit Sharma revealed that Shreyas Iyer’s recovery is on track. Once declared fit, Shreyas is likely to take his spot back in the ODI squad. In that case, Surya might miss out on selection for the 2023 World Cup.
When asked to comment on this in a recent press interaction, Surya candidly admitted his ODI struggles but said he is not thinking too much about World Cup selection during an ongoing series.
“You got to be honest with yourself. You can’t hide behind the bush. At the same time I am not thinking too much about what’s going to happen ahead, thinking about this series,” Suryakumar told reporters as per Hindustan Times.
After missing the ODIs and first two T20Is, Surya found form in the 3rd T20I, smashing an unbeaten 83 off 44 balls to help India chase 160 comfortably.
The stylish 360-degree hitter will look to continue his form in the T20I series decider on Sunday.
FAQs
Q: What is Suryakumar Yadav’s ODI batting average?
A: In 24 ODI innings, Suryakumar Yadav has scored 511 runs at an average of 24.33.
Q: How many consecutive golden ducks did Suryakumar Yadav get against Australia?
A: Suryakumar Yadav suffered three consecutive golden ducks against Australia in ODIs earlier this year.
Q: Who is likely to replace Suryakumar Yadav in the ODI team when fit?
A: Shreyas Iyer is likely to regain his spot in the ODI squad once he fully recovers from his injury, replacing Suryakumar Yadav.
Q: Why has Suryakumar Yadav struggled in ODI cricket?
A: Despite being a stalwart in T20 cricket, Suryakumar Yadav has failed to translate his T20 form into ODIs so far, struggling with consistency in the 50-over format.
Q: What did Suryakumar Yadav say about his ODI form and World Cup chances?
A: He candidly admitted his struggles in ODIs but said he is not thinking about World Cup selection right now and is focused on the ongoing T20I series.
Q: How did Suryakumar Yadav perform in the 3rd T20I against Sri Lanka?
A: Suryakumar smashed an unbeaten 83 off 44 balls in the 3rd T20I, helping India comfortably chase down 160.
Q: When is the next T20I match between India and Sri Lanka?
A: The T20I series decider between India and Sri Lanka will take place on February 27, 2023.
Q: Who is the current captain of the Indian ODI team?
A: Rohit Sharma is the current captain of the Indian men’s ODI and T20I teams.
