The sudden injury to Hardik Pandya has most likely given another chance to the swashbuckling batter Suryakumar Yadav to showcase it’s worth in ODI WC 2023. Suryakumar Yadav was run out against New Zealand after a massive confusion between him & Virat Kohli.
There are chances that Suryakumar Yadav may be used as a floater against England on 29th October at Lucknow. England’s fate is no more longer in their hands and at the same time, which makes them a dangerous side to beat on the given day.
Suryakumar needs to take a bit of time before going berserk in the ODI format. He along with Shreyas Iyer would be keen to make a mark in the format. The problem with Shreyas Iyer is that he isn’t making the most of the starts and is finding ways to get out and if he doesn’t get a big score sooner than Suryakumar might pipe him.
Suryakumar Yadav will be a crucial member for this team- Harbhajan Singh
Harbhajan Singh was seen speaking on his You Tube channel and said that the role of Suryakumar Yadav’s become very important in the absence of Hardik Pandya. Hardik is expected to miss the next 2 matches due to an ankle injury. Harbhajan Singh pointed out that the performances of Suryakumar Yadav have been worth watching against Australia in the recently concluded ODI series.
“Hardik Pandya is unlikely to be available for the next two games. In Pandya’s absence, Suryakumar Yadav becomes very important. He will bat at the crucial No. 6 position. He was a little unlucky in the last game. He got run out following a mix-up with Virat Kohli while he was batting,” said Harbhajan Singh.
“If Suryakumar had stayed there, the match wouldn’t have gone so far. Till Virat Kohli was there out in the middle, there was no need to worry, but Suryakumar Yadav will be a crucial member for this team. I feel if he gets a chance, he will make up for the run out. His performances in ODIs in the recent series against Australia were worth watching,” he added.