India suffered their first defeat in the current Asia Cup 2023. In the Super Four round of the competition, the team faced Bangladesh, and due to the batters’ mediocre performances, they were unable to chase down the target. The likes of Rohit Sharma, Tilak Varma, KL Rahul, and numerous others failed to go big and accumulate some crucial runs for their team, which would have assisted them in registering a victory. However, the standout batter Suryakumar Yadav’s performance was one that received attention.
The 33-year-old failed to capitalise on another chance to establish himself in one-day international cricket after scoring 26 runs in 34 deliveries. Following his performance, commentators like Deep Dasgupta and Matthew Hayden spoke out about his ODI cricket performances. According to Deep Dasgupta, he found it really odd to see Suryakumar Yadav make the same shot.
It felt like the only shot he wanted to play was a sweep, which I found to be quite unusual. We have generally observed him to be really effective against spinners, going over extra cover or midoff, among other strategies. All he wanted to accomplish in that inning was sweep, which made it so peculiar. I can see why he’s having trouble. I can understand how you could feel secure after making a few connections when you get out there.
He was having trouble making that shot, but he still went for it, according to Deep Dasgupta, speaking to Star Sports.
I completely comprehend your perspective, Hayden
Matthew Hayden, a former Australian cricketer, also shared his thoughts on Suryakumar Yadav’s performance in the last Asia Cup 2023 Super Game. Hayden expressed the opinion that he comprehends Suryakumar Yadav’s inability to decide on a play style for ODI cricket just now.
You have these periods where you perform really well for your states, and in Suryakumar Yadav’s case, in First Class cricket and in the IPL where his strike rate is 170+. I had to spend seven years in the nets without ever playing for Australia. He still hasn’t figured out or decoded what kind of player he will be in the ODI format, according to Hayden.
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