Vikrant Shekhawat : Jan 22, 2025, 07:00 AM
Suryakumar Yadav News: Suryakumar Yadav is one of the shining stars of Indian cricket who has earned fame all over the world with his performance in the T20 format. His aggressive batting style and ability to score fast runs has made him a master of this format. But, his performance in ODI cricket has been relatively lackluster. This is the reason why he was not included in the Indian squad for the upcoming Champions Trophy 2025.Surya's dominance in T20Suryakumar Yadav has scored 4 centuries and more than 2500 runs in T20 Internationals so far. His strike rate and shot selection have always been a topic of discussion. He is counted among those batsmen of Team India who have the ability to destroy any bowling attack. His match-finishing and ability to accelerate the innings has led the Indian team to victory many times.Disappointing performance in ODIsAlthough Surya, who shines in T20, has been seen struggling in the ODI format. He has scored 736 runs in 37 ODIs, in which his average is 25.8. Despite so many matches, he has not scored a single century. This weakness of his became an obstacle in getting him a place in a big tournament like the Champions Trophy.Surya's statement on selectionSurya gave a very honest and positive statement on being dropped from Team India. He said, "If I had performed well, I would have been in the team. If I have not been selected, it means that I have made some mistakes. The team for the Champions Trophy looks great, and all the players are in excellent form."Heartache spilled outSurya does not regret that he is not a part of the team for the Champions Trophy. But he admitted that his performance in ODIs was not as expected. He said, "It is sad to think that I did not do well. If I had performed better, I would have been a part of the team."Upcoming opportunities and expectationsDespite not making it to the Champions Trophy, Suryakumar Yadav's focus is on the upcoming T20 series. He will captain the Indian team in the five-match T20 series against England. This is a golden opportunity for him to prove himself and regain form.What's next for Team India?The struggle of a player like Suryakumar shows how uncertain cricket is. His record in the T20 format makes him a legend of the game, but his struggle in ODIs also proves how challenging it is to maintain consistency in every format. It is a good sign for the Indian team that a strong team is ready for the ODI format, and players like Surya are still trying to make a comeback.ConclusionSuryakumar Yadav's T20 performance has put him in the list of legends of Indian cricket. However, he is struggling to cement his place in ODIs. Cricket fans will hope that Surya soon shines in ODIs as well and creates new records for India.