The destructive right-handed batter Suryakumar Yadav has been under the pump. Suryakumar Yadav got the nod for ODI WC 2023 ahead of Sanju Samson which raised a lot of eyebrows. Suryakumar Yadav hasn’t been able to dictate the ODI format and has looked in two minds whether to attack or defend which has hurt his natural gameplan.
Head coach Rahul Dravid and skipper Rohit Sharma have given immense backing to Suryakumar Yadav. Even Suryakumar Yadav stated in one of his interviews that the management wants him to play 45 oddballs and make the most of it.
I am relieved to see Suryakumar Yadav in the World Cup squad- AB de Villiers
AB de Villiers was seen speaking on his YouTube channel and was quite delighted to see Suryakumar Yadav in the ODI WC 2023 squad. AB de Villiers was quite optimistic that Suryakumar Yadav would crack the ODI code and said that he has all the ability to dethrone the bowling team.
“I am relieved to see SKY in the World Cup squad. You guys know I am a big fan. He plays in a similar fashion to how I used to in T20 cricket. He hasn’t cracked ODI cricket yet, but it’s a tiny mind switch that he has got to make. He has all the ability to do it and I hope he gets his opportunity in the World Cup,” said AB de Villiers.
Exciting ODI WC 2023 on cards
It would be interesting to see whether we witness high scoring surfaces or competitive ones as the pitch comes under the scrutiny of ICC. At the same time, we can’t rule out the possibility of dew which would make life harder for the bowlers in the marquee ODI WC 2023.
India would be keen to end the drought of 10 years without a ICC trophy but the side would be tested. The likes of Australia, England & New Zealand have had an impeccable track record since the last 4-5 years in the ICC events. Pakistan can be the surprise package who have got all the credentials to win the championship.