Suryakumar Yadav’s struggles within the ODI sequence towards Australia continued with two consecutive golden geese within the first two video games of the sequence. The 32-year-old was dismissed in a similar way in each outings, trapped leg earlier than wicket by Australia’s tempo spearhead, Mitchell Starc. With questions raised over his place within the squad, skipper Rohit Sharma has damaged his silence and defended the batter, stating that he wants extra time to show himself.
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Starc Lbw Surya- 0(1) in 1st ODI.
Starc Lbw Surya – 0(1) in 2nd ODI.#INDvsAUS #Vizag #RohitSharma pic.twitter.com/3oDQmUNHXk
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“We don’t know about (Shreyas) Iyer’s return. At this time there is a spot available so we have to play him (Suryakumar). He has obviously shown a lot of potential with white ball and I have said it many times before (that) guys with potential will be given some run,” mentioned Rohit within the post-match press convention after India’s humilating 10-wicket defeat towards Australia at Vizag.
“Of course, he knows that he needs to do while in a slightly longer format of the game as well. I think things are there in his mind as well. Like I said, guys with potential will have enough run where you know they should not feel that. Okay, You know I wasn’t given enough chances in that particular slot,” the Indian captain added.
While the World No.1 T20I batter’s ODI report is below scrutiny, Rohit has claimed that Suryakumar is conscious of the necessity to carry out within the longer codecs of the sport. The skipper emphasised that the batter has not had a future within the aspect and has solely performed resulting from accidents. Rohit has acknowledged that the workforce administration isn’t seeking to exchange Suryakumar within the squad in the intervening time, and the batter can have an extended rope earlier than his ODI performances are judged. However, there are doubts over his place within the squad with Shreyas Iyer lacking resulting from harm and Sanju Samson not being chosen regardless of his wonderful report within the format.
“Yes he got out in the last two games and the series before that as well, but he needs that consistent run, like back-to-back games, 7-8 or 10 games like that so that, you know, he feels more comfortable. Right now, he has got in the place when someone’s been injured or someone’s not available. As management we can look into the performance when you give that consistent run and then you feel that okay, the runs are not coming and (he’s) not looking comfortable. Then, we will start thinking about it. Right now, we have not gone that route,” Rohit added.
Despite Suryakumar’s poor run within the sequence, he’s unlikely to be dropped for the sequence decider towards Australia on March 22 at Chennai. This sport might be India’s final worldwide match earlier than the 2023 season of the Indian Premier League (IPL). In abstract, Suryakumar Yadav’s struggles within the ODI sequence have continued, and questions have been raised over his place within the squad. However, Rohit Sharma has defended the batter, stating that he wants extra time to show himself within the format, and he’s unlikely to be dropped for the sequence decider towards Australia.
