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Head coach Rahul Dravid lauds Suryakumar Yadav
Surya’s unbeaten innings of 112 runs was studded with nine sixes and seven fours. His unorthodox ramp shots were on display from time to time, much to the dismay of the Sri Lankan bowlers
Head coach Rahul Dravid after India’s resounding victory in Rajkot, BCCI. Saturday night. After a brilliant century by the Mumbai batsman, India Gave Sri Lanka a target of 229 runs. In reply, the visitors were bowled out for 137, giving the Men in Blue a 91-run victory and also, the 3-match series.
After India decided to bat first, all eyes were on Suryakumar. Rahul Tripathi played an innings of 35 runs and then Rahul Tripathi scored his 3 runs to finish the Indian innings.third Century in T20 only in 45th Play. Surya’s unbeaten innings of 112 runs was studded with nine sixes and seven fours. His unorthodox ramp shots were on display from time to time, much to the dismay of the Sri Lankan bowlers.
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In the post-match conversation, Dravid asked if the batsman could tell how to pick the best out of his many brilliant performances. Surya said,
“I love batting in all the tough conditions. It is difficult to pick any one innings. Whatever I did last year and doing the same thing again, I enjoyed myself. Like I’ve said before, whenever I go out to bat, I try to enjoy myself and express myself as much as I can. In those difficult circumstances, A.J. And if it works for me and the team, I’m happy.
Dravid further asked Surya about his shot selection. This right-handed batsman often surprises the opposition team with the way he plays his stroke. He feels that when the bowler is one step ahead, the batsman should have options ready.
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“When it comes to this particular format, you have to be a bit preoccupied. Also, if the bowler is a step ahead of you, you have to play other strokes as well. But I try to play the field. Who is everyone and which bowler can bowl at that time and how does it work,” Surya said.
After pocketing the T20I series, Rohit Sharma-led Team India will play a 3-match ODI series against Sri Lanka, starting on Tuesday in Guwahati.
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