Last Update: December 20, 2022, 12:49 pm IST
Suryakumar Yadav (right) was currently in New Zealand (Photo Credits: IG/surya_14kumar)
In the past, Suryakumar Yadav’s life was private. He could go out and eat dinner whenever he wanted; Appeared in public functions of their own free will.
Suryakumar Yadav had to struggle a lot to make a name. Despite bursting onto the scene when he was making his Ranji Trophy debut in 2011, SKY spent a few more years in exile before public perception and social media hype helped him make his case for Team India. Eventually the snub of the 2020 Australia tour actually worked in his favour. 29 year old has eyes Virat Kohli Also helped him win many fans. Here it was the domestic legend who scored a lot of runs and continued to play in the IPL. What is the problem with the selectors? Thankfully, the people who mattered took note and he made his debut in 2021 at a ripe old age and the rest is history.
‘Ye Pitch To Sochne Se Bhi Zyada Tez Hai’-When Suryakumar Yadav Had A Reality Check At Perth
In the past his life was private. He could go out and eat dinner whenever he wanted. Voluntarily attended public events. Well, that has changed now. Thanks to his scintillating form throughout the 2021-22 season, he quickly became a crowd favorite along with a lot of accolades that left him somewhat nervous.
“Wherever I go, people follow me, which is new to me. Every Indian I met in Australia or New Zealand, even a couple at the Singapore airport shouted, “Suryakumar Yadav, how are you.” I was surprised and wondered why they were doing this, what did they do?
“There’s definitely been a change. I’m the same as before, it’s just my timing has changed. Now the family knows traveling with them won’t be easy. Earlier we used to go out for family dinners or movies. Those things which I enjoyed, but now I know there will be restrictions.”
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In addition, he has his own technique for letting off steam. He would watch some movies on loop. Some of them had followers. Like Hera Pheri, Andaz Apna Apna, Chup Chup Ke.
“I like to watch Andaz Apna Apna, Chup Chup Ke, Golmaal, Hulchul, Heri Pheri. I can watch them endless times. Be it a world Whether it’s a cup game or any other game, I’ll be watching it on my phone in my room. My wife has told me to maintain work-life balance.”
The 31-year-old has been in scintillating form in T20Is this year. In 31 T20Is this year, he has scored 1,164 runs at an average of 46.56, including two centuries and nine half-centuries and a best score of 117. He is also the highest run-scorer in T20Is this year.
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