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Suryakumar Yadav dropped: Tough call by selectors
30 Jun
Summary
- Ambati Rayudu calls Suryakumar Yadav's omission a tough decision.
- Rayudu cites Yadav's last 20 T20 innings as a concern.
- Rayudu believes Yadav can make a future comeback.
Former India batter Ambati Rayudu has labeled the BCCI selectors' decision to omit Suryakumar Yadav from the T20I series against Ireland and England as a 'very tough call.' Rayudu, speaking exclusively, pointed to Suryakumar Yadav's recent batting form, stating that his last 20 innings have been less than satisfactory.
Rayudu elaborated that Yadav's unconventional shots, once a hallmark of his game, have not been as consistent or fluent recently. He also mentioned Yadav's performance in IPL 2026 and T20I cricket in 2026, noting a dip in his strike rate and overall runs scored.
Despite the current setback, Rayudu expressed optimism about Suryakumar Yadav's future. He praised Yadav's captaincy and believes there is definite scope for a comeback to the national team if he can regain his form. Rayudu advised that the door would remain open for Yadav if he demonstrates improved performance.
Addressing India's unexpected 2-0 series defeat against Ireland just before the England series, Rayudu suggested not overemphasizing the results. He attributed the loss to the team's lack of adequate preparation time and difficulty adjusting to conditions after playing on flat IPL tracks.
