Suryakumar Yadav, India’s explosive batter, makes his World Cup debut against New Zealand on Sunday, October 22 at Dharamshala. He replaces the injured Hardik Pandya, who has been advised to rest after injuring his left ankle against Bangladesh.
Given the balance that Hardik offers to the team, it was only inevitable that India would aim to enhance both the batting and bowling, bringing in both Suryakumar and Mohammed Shami.
SKY hasn’t had a very great ODI career overall, but after smashing back-to-back half-centuries against Australia shortly before the World Cup, he’ll be full with confidence and eager to capitalize on the chance that has been presented to him.
Fans of X are delighted to see Suryakumar in the playing XI, hoping he can bring his explosive T20 performances to the World Cup.
Here are some of the reactions:
Suryakumar Yadav suffers injury scare, but he does not give up
Suryakumar Yadav’s participation in India’s match against New Zealand appeared to be jeopardized when he was reportedly smacked on the wrist during a practice session on Saturday, October 21.
SKY was in agony as the ball injured his right wrist while facing throwdown specialist Raghu in the nets, and he was given an ice pack. Fortunately for him and India, the blow was not significant enough to keep him out of the game, and he is already in the field, with Rohit Sharma deciding to bowl first in Dharamshala.