In recent times, Suryakumar Yadav’s remarkable performance in the ODI series against Australia has captured the attention of cricket enthusiasts worldwide. The explosive batter’s brilliant run of form came as a relief, especially considering the skepticism surrounding his inclusion in the Indian cricket team for the upcoming Cricket World Cup 2023.
Suryakumar Yadav displayed his prowess during the recently concluded ODI series against Australia. He not only showcased his explosive batting abilities but also proved his worth as a valuable asset to the Indian cricket team. Scoring two half-centuries in crucial situations, Yadav played a pivotal role in India’s series victory.
Before his spectacular performance in the ODI series, Suryakumar Yadav’s inclusion in the Cricket World Cup 2023 squad raised eyebrows among experts and fans alike. Questions were raised about his ability to adapt to the ODI format and whether he could replicate his T20 success on the international stage.
Sunil Gavaskar, a legend in Indian cricket, was among those who expressed reservations about Suryakumar Yadav’s role in the ODI team. He had a blunt verdict regarding Yadav’s inclusion in the World Cup playing XI.
According to Gavaskar, “Suryakumar hasn’t done anything big yet in ODI cricket. He only bats in those final 15-20 overs where he utilizes his T20 abilities, which undoubtedly is important as well. But Hardik, Ishan, and Rahul can all do that same job as well. So Iyer is confirmed for No. 4. Suryakumar will have to wait, and if he does get a chance at No. 4, he has to score a big hundred and show that he can score a ton as well.”
Gavaskar’s assessment reflects the tough competition within the Indian squad and the high standards set for World Cup contenders.
In another development, the Indian cricket team had to make a replacement in their 15-member squad for the upcoming Cricket World Cup. This alteration was necessitated by the unavailability of spin-bowling all-rounder Axar Patel, who had sustained a quadriceps tear.
In response to Axar’s injury, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee named the seasoned off-spinner Ravichandran Ashwin as the replacement. Ashwin’s inclusion was not without merit, as he had performed admirably in the ODI series against Australia, claiming four wickets in two games.
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“Axar Patel has failed to recover in time for the World Cup after sustaining a left quadriceps strain during India’s Asia Cup Super Four encounter against Bangladesh. The spin-bowling all-rounder missed the final of the Asia Cup as a result,” ICC stated in a media release.
“Veteran spinner Ravichandran Ashwin has been named his replacement, who was impressive on his return to ODI cricket in the recently concluded series against Australia where he picked up four wickets in two games,” the release further stated.
Updated Squad Of Indian Team For ODI World Cup 2023: Rohit Sharma (c), Hardik Pandya (vc), Shubman Gill, Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul, Ravindra Jadeja, Shardul Thakur, Jasprit Bumrah, Mohammed Siraj, Kuldeep Yadav, Mohammed Shami, Ravichandran Ashwin, Ishan Kishan, Suryakumar Yadav.
