INSUBCONTINENT EXCLUSIVE:
NEW DELHI: Suryakumar Yadav swiftly moved past his lackluster performance in the recently-concluded ICC ODI World Cup where he struggled to
make an impact with the bat
Just four days after the conclusion of the World Cup, Suryakumar, who only managed 106 runs in 7 matches at an average of 17.66, was handed
the the captaincy duties for the five-match T20I series against Australia and India's Mr.360 rose to the occasion in style.In his debut as
captain, Suryakumar not only led his team to victory but also showcased his batting prowess by smashing an impressive 80 runs off just 42
balls, delivering a captain's innings.Suryakumar (80) shared a 112-run partnership with Ishan Kishan as India chased down Australia's
massive 208 for 3 to take a 1-0 lead in the five-match series.Surya had contributed just 18 runs in the World Cup final against Australia on
Sunday as India lost by six wickets on the big stage.During the match, former India coach and commentator Ravi Shastri heaped praise on
Suryakumar and asked his fellow commentator and former Australia devastating opener Matthew Hayden how can someone stop Suryakumar Yadav
when he was in such great form
In reply, Hayden hilariously trolled Suryakumar Yadav
The former Australia star opener said that someone should tell him (Surya) it's an ODI match
Here how the conversation unfolded between Shastri and Hayden:Shastri asked: "How do you stop Suryakumar Yadav when he is in this top
CWC FinalFormer Pakistani speedster Shoaib Akhtar also shared the conversation between the two former cricketers and reacted with laughing
The second T20I between India and Australia will be played in Thiruvananthapuram on Sunday
