Suresh Raina, a former Indian cricketer, praised Suryakumar for his variety of shots and advocated for the batter to be given playing time in the next Border-Gavaskar series. In 2022, Suryakumar excelled as a middle-order hitter, amassing 1164 runs in 31 Twenty20 International innings.
Suryakumar Yadav, a middle-order hitter, had a great 2022, scoring 1164 runs in 31 Twenty20 International innings. Fans began drawing comparisons between his style and South African icon AB de Villiers because of how creatively he batted. Suryakumar hit approximately 190 per cent of his short-form shots, including two centuries and nine half-centuries.
On Wednesday, Suryakumar was justly honoured as the ICC player of the year for the recognition he earned during the year for his outstanding performance. Having already made his mark in the shorter format, Suryakumar plans to do the same in the longer form.
The first two Tests against Australia begin on February 9 in Nagpur, and Suryakumar has been included in the squad. Even though Suryakumar has yet to make his Test debut, he may soon have his chance to do so because Rishabh Pant is injured following a terrible automobile accident. In Pant’s place, KL Rahul may take responsibility for wicketkeeping.
Suresh Raina, a former Indian cricketer, has spoken out in support of Suryakumar, praising the batter for his versatility and encouraging the selection of Suryakumar for the forthcoming Border-Gavaskar series.
Based on his current form, he should participate in all three states, and they should cease to exist in his absence. He plays courageously and has a good understanding of how to use the field’s dimensions, and his performances and displays of intent and preparation have earned him praise.
The red-ball version of cricket is his speciality, and he is a Mumbai player. Playing Test cricket will help him get known in ODIs, giving him more security. His scores will be in the 100s, and he may even reach the 200s.
Cricket fans should pay close attention to the next series because of its potential impact on India’s chances at the World Test Championship (WTC). India is second in the WTC standings, behind Australia, and a series win would strengthen their position and guarantee them a spot in the showdown.