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Suryakumar Yadav's Form Crucial for India's T20 World Cup Defense
20 Jan
Summary
- Rohit Sharma emphasizes Suryakumar Yadav's form for T20 World Cup defense.
- Yadav's 2025 T20I stats show a 13.62 average and 23 innings since last fifty.
- Ajinkya Rahane advises Yadav to simplify his batting approach for better results.
Former India captain Rohit Sharma stressed the importance of Suryakumar Yadav's form for India's 2026 T20 World Cup title defense. Sharma noted that the team's batting power is significantly impacted if Yadav is not performing well.
Yadav's statistics from 2025 show a concerning trend, with 218 runs in 19 T20I innings at an average of 13.62, and his last half-century was in October 2024. This downturn in form places extra pressure on him, especially with other players like Tilak Varma and Washington Sundar facing injuries.
Ajinkya Rahane echoed these concerns, advising Yadav to "keep things simple" and play without added pressure. Rahane believes that if Yadav can focus on his natural game and bat for longer periods, India's overall performance will improve significantly. The team's first T20I against New Zealand is scheduled for January 21 in Nagpur.
