Suryakumar Yadav discussed his unremarkable numbers in the 50-over format as the ODI World Cup approaches.
Suryakumar Yadav blasted a 44-ball 83 to lead India to a seven-wicket triumph over the West Indies in the third T20 encounter on Tuesday.
India responded with 164/3 at Providence Stadium, chasing 160 to win. Suryakumar Yadav was chosen man of the match thanks to his knock.
In the post-match press conference, Yadav remarked about his knock and said, “I did nothing different.” “I just went out there and expressed myself, and everything kept falling into place the way I batted.”
When asked by a reporter if he had missed out on a possible third hundred, Yadav quickly corrected him and said: “Firstly, I would like to tell you it would have been my fourth hundred. (laughs).
“But seriously, I never think about milestones. Whether I am on 47 or 98, I play according to the needs of my team. I hit sixes or fours to reach the milestone. Whatever my team needs, I do that,” he added.
With the ODI World Cup on the horizon, Yadav discussed his averages in the 50-over format. He failed to make an impact in the ODI series against the Windies, scoring 19, 24, and 35 in three matches.
In comparison to his T20 record, his ODI numbers are very pedestrian, and the right-hander did not mince words about it. So far, he has played 26 One-Day Internationals and scored 511 runs at an average of 24.33.
Suryakumar played 10 One-Day Internationals in 2023, averaging 14 runs.
He stated, “We’ve played a lot of T20Is, so it’s become a habit.” We play T20 on a regular basis, and all we have to do is be ourselves. However, we don’t play many one-dayers, and the ODI format is difficult. This is due to the fact that you must bat according on the situation. For example, if wickets fall early, you must spend time in the middle (play like Test cricket), then run a ball in the middle, and then approach it like a T20 game towards the finish.”
“Now, whatever the team management has told me that I am following and trying to apply in ODI cricket, to take my time, and then play my game,” he said.
“My ODI numbers are very low, and I have no qualms about accepting that.” Being truthful is critical. Rohit and Rahul have informed me that this is a format you haven’t played much in and that you should consider it. “We want you to bat 45 to 50 balls (if you’re batting in the last 15 to 18 overs), and you should play accordingly,” he stated.
“Now it’s up to me to turn this responsibility into an opportunity and contribute to the success of the team,” he said.
Surya also lauded young Tilak Varma, who was 49 not out and batting at the time the winning runs were scored, saying, “All credit to him; he is a star.” He is mentally strong and focused.”
