Suryakumar Yadav has been one of the most consistent performers in domestic cricket for a few years now. The right-handed batsman from Mumbai has scored runs consistently in all three formats of the game.
He was also the leading run-scorer in the recently concluded Ranji Trophy season. Here are 5 reasons why Suryakumar deserves a spot in India’s Test team.
1. Consistent performer in domestic cricket
Suryakumar has been one of the most consistent performers in domestic cricket for a few years now. In the just-concluded Ranji Trophy season, he was the leading run-scorer with 1164 runs at an average of 87.23. He also has experience of playing first-class cricket in England, where he represented Yorkshire in 2016.
2. Can score runs quickly
Suryakumar is known for his ability to score quickly and keep the scoreboard ticking over. In T20 cricket, he has a strike rate of over 150 and he is also capable of scoring at a good pace in ODIs. In first-class cricket, he has a healthy strike rate of 60.67.
3. Technically sound batsman
One of the most important qualities for a batsman playing test cricket is sound technique and Suryakumar definitely has that. He is known to be very patient at the crease and wait for the right deliveries to score runs off. This quality will stand him in good stead if he is asked to open the batting in tough batting conditions overseas.
4. Good fielder
In addition to being a good batsman, Suryakumar is also an excellent fielder. He generally fields at slip or gully and takes some brilliant catches. His fielding will be an added bonus for the team if he is selected in the playing XI.
5. Experience of playing competitive cricket outside India temp
Suryakumar has experience of playing competitive cricket outside India, which could be handy if India have to play test matches overseas in coming months or years.. In 2016, he represented Yorkshire in first-class cricket in England
Conclusion: Why Suryakumar Yadav Deserves a Spot in Test Team
Though there can be debates about other players who could make it to India’s Test team ahead of him, there is no denying that Suryakumar Yadav deserves a place in the side on current form and merits.
He has all the qualities that are required to succeed at the highest level and with some more exposure to international cricket,.he could well become one of India’s key players in all three formats of the game.
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