Suryakumar Yadav got a valuable advice from Sunil Gavaskar (Suryakumar Yadav Twitter)
Sunil Gavaskar gave a valuable advice to Mumbai Indians legend Suryakumar Yadav
Sunil Gavaskar has a golden suggestion for Suryakumar Yadav ahead of Mumbai Indians’ eliminator against Lucknow Super Giants. Speaking on the official broadcaster of IPL, Gavaskar said that Surya would need to get better with his game plan as the slower surface in Chennai would demand more restraint.
The advice will help Surya plan his innings as Mumbai Indians beat LSG by 81 runs in the Eliminator. However, Gavaskar’s advice may come in handy ahead of Qualifier 2 against Gujarat Titans.
The former Indian batsman, however, praised Surya for his extraordinary ability to play “farm shots” all around the park. But according to Gavaskar, his technique needs some modification to deal with a bowling-friendly wicket.
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Gavaskar explained, “Sky is fantastic. But he needs to plan his game better on slow and turning pitches. He is going to be crucial for Mumbai in the playoff games and the first two matches of the playoffs are going to be played on a slow pitch in Chennai.
Surya Gavaskar’s words seem to have been heard during the IPL 2023 Eliminator against Lucknow on Wednesday, May 24. Shift according to situation.
The two put on a crucial 66-run partnership, after which Surya left for the hut after scoring 33 off 20 balls. His innings included 2 fours and 2 sixes.
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Green ended his innings on 41 runs, while Surya remained the second highest run-scorer for his team. Riding on some brief cameos from Tilak Verma, Nehal Wadhera and Tim David, Mumbai posted 182 on the board in the end. Mumbai’s Akash Madhwal’s lethal pace attack came to the rescue, bringing the Lucknow batting unit to its knees. Mudhwal wrapped up the game with record bowling figures of 5/5, which saw Lucknow bowled out for 101 in 16.3 overs.
Suryakumar Yadav has been instrumental in Mumbai’s miraculous journey to the playoffs this season. After going through a poor phase in the first few matches, he returned to his iconic form and is currently his team’s highest run-scorer.
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In his 15 matches this season, Surya has scored a total of 544 runs, including 4 fifties and a century. He also holds the record for maintaining the highest strike rate (183.78) this IPL. Surya will aim to continue his scintillating form against Gujarat Titans against Mumbai Indians in Qualifier 2 on May 26 in Ahmedabad.