MUMBAI: Having tasted luck with the white ball for India – he is the No 1 T20I batsman in international cricket and the powerhouse of India’s batting within the T20Is now – Suryakumar Yadav is hungry for Test cricket now.
Gearing up for his first recreation for Mumbai within the Ranji Trophy in virtually 3 years – he closing performed for his house crew in opposition to Madhya Pradesh on the Wankhede Stadium in February 2020 simply ahead of covid – the 32-year-old made no bones about the truth that he is now gunning for a berth in India’s Test crew.
“Yes, obviously, I’ve always dreamed of playing Tests for India as well. When you start playing cricket for your state, you start with the red ball. Gradually you get into the white ball team. I feel that this is the best format of the game, and I really enjoy playing it,” ‘Sky’ as he is fondly referred to as, stated forward of Mumbai’s 2nd spherical fit in opposition to Hyderabad on the MCA‘s floor in bkc from tuesday.
Clearly, red-ball cricket is with reference to Surya’s middle as smartly. “When I started playing age group cricket and the Ranji Trophy, I played red-ball cricket only. At the start of my career, I earned slowly earned recognition through red-ball cricket. My white-ball (exploits) came later. The The red-ball format is very close to my heart. I really enjoy playing it,” he stated.
Former India trainer Ravi Shastri had stated just lately that if given a possibility, he would give Yadav a crack in Tests. Does Surya himself imagine that he can excel in Test cricket? “Obviously, I do have runs in this format as well. I’ve enjoyed batting in this format as well. It was really nice of him to say that. I still remember that he said that I’m an all-format player. So, it feels really god to hear something like that from someone of his stature. Let’s see what the future has (in store) for me,” Yadav stated.
Has he spoken to India head trainer Rahul Dravid about his Test dream? “I remember that in the Test series against New Zealand (last year), when I was batting in the nets in Kanpur. He told me that ‘You’re looking good. You just need to curtail a few strokes. Juts be yourself. At the end of the day, it’s about scoring runs in this format as well. Just keep things simple and enjoy what you’re doing.'” Yadav finds.
Like maximum India avid gamers ahead of him, Yadav is worked up to play for Mumbai once more. “As I always say, it feels like I’m back home, to where I belong. It feels great to meet everyone. I played my last First-Class game before the pandemic. After that, I didn’t get an opportunity ( to play in the Ranji Trophy). It feels good to be back in the Mumbai dressing room. I’m really looking forward to this game, and perhaps the next one too,” he stated. “The team is doing well, and I’d also love to contribute. We won the last game, and it will be icing on the cake if we can win another one,” he added.
It would not be simple for the explosive batsman to change to red-ball cricket after taking part in white-ball cricket steadily for the previous one and a part years-he would once more be taking part in white-ball cricket when the Lankans come visiting in early January —however Yadav stated that the backward and forward shifts in structure should not be an issue for him.
“I think that it’s all about the mindset. See, my intent in every format is the same-whether it’s red or white ball. If you want to make runs, your intent has to be the same. I try to express myself in this format too. I look to enjoy myself fully in this format,” he stated.
He feels {that a} easy mantra has helped him succeed in luck within the recreation. “I try and keep things really simple. I’m a strong believer of my routines and processes which I follow on all net and match days. So, the message to everyone will be the same. Irrespective of what you are doing-scoring runs or not-try and keep that balance in your life and rest everything will be taken care of automatically,” defined Yadav.
Will he glance to play all of the unconventional shots-the ramp, scoop, opposite scoop, the six over point-that have earned him status within the T20s, within the Ranji Trophy too to any extent further? Breaking into amusing, Yadav stated, “Obviously, there’s a little bit of restrictions in this format, but if the situation demands, why not?” he stated.
How a lot has lifestyles modified within the closing couple of years for him-every exploit within the T20Is is catapulting him into a distinct league. People now look ahead to his flip to bat. “I think that it’s a complete swap. It’s a great feeling, what’s been happening. I still that I’ve been enjoying the fruits of all the hardwork which has happened in the last 10-15 years..all the sacrifices which my family and I’ve made together. I’m just happy to stay in that space,” he beamed.
So, what have been the ones sacrifices? “If you want to be fit and quick on the field, you’ve to sacrifice on a few things. I’ve sacrificed a lot of food items which I used to love before,” he stated. One of the issues that he needed to ‘let cross’ of was once his love for the biryani, which fits his love for the sport. “I used to love biryani. You won’t believe, before 7-8 years ago, my match-day routine would be brownie and ice cream. So, that has completely changed. Now, it has come to salads, and a mix of everything. If you want to be on top in this sport, you’ve to (make those kind of sacrifices),” he stressed out.
He nonetheless relishes his biryani, despite the fact that. “The biryani (for me) is still waiting (for me) in the room. When it’s a good day, my wife (Devisha Shetty) tells me, it’s a night to reward yourself. It’s time for the biryani. But no sweets for sure,” he stated with a snicker.
Gearing up for his first recreation for Mumbai within the Ranji Trophy in virtually 3 years – he closing performed for his house crew in opposition to Madhya Pradesh on the Wankhede Stadium in February 2020 simply ahead of covid – the 32-year-old made no bones about the truth that he is now gunning for a berth in India’s Test crew.
“Yes, obviously, I’ve always dreamed of playing Tests for India as well. When you start playing cricket for your state, you start with the red ball. Gradually you get into the white ball team. I feel that this is the best format of the game, and I really enjoy playing it,” ‘Sky’ as he is fondly referred to as, stated forward of Mumbai’s 2nd spherical fit in opposition to Hyderabad on the MCA‘s floor in bkc from tuesday.
Clearly, red-ball cricket is with reference to Surya’s middle as smartly. “When I started playing age group cricket and the Ranji Trophy, I played red-ball cricket only. At the start of my career, I earned slowly earned recognition through red-ball cricket. My white-ball (exploits) came later. The The red-ball format is very close to my heart. I really enjoy playing it,” he stated.
Former India trainer Ravi Shastri had stated just lately that if given a possibility, he would give Yadav a crack in Tests. Does Surya himself imagine that he can excel in Test cricket? “Obviously, I do have runs in this format as well. I’ve enjoyed batting in this format as well. It was really nice of him to say that. I still remember that he said that I’m an all-format player. So, it feels really god to hear something like that from someone of his stature. Let’s see what the future has (in store) for me,” Yadav stated.
Has he spoken to India head trainer Rahul Dravid about his Test dream? “I remember that in the Test series against New Zealand (last year), when I was batting in the nets in Kanpur. He told me that ‘You’re looking good. You just need to curtail a few strokes. Juts be yourself. At the end of the day, it’s about scoring runs in this format as well. Just keep things simple and enjoy what you’re doing.'” Yadav finds.
Like maximum India avid gamers ahead of him, Yadav is worked up to play for Mumbai once more. “As I always say, it feels like I’m back home, to where I belong. It feels great to meet everyone. I played my last First-Class game before the pandemic. After that, I didn’t get an opportunity ( to play in the Ranji Trophy). It feels good to be back in the Mumbai dressing room. I’m really looking forward to this game, and perhaps the next one too,” he stated. “The team is doing well, and I’d also love to contribute. We won the last game, and it will be icing on the cake if we can win another one,” he added.
It would not be simple for the explosive batsman to change to red-ball cricket after taking part in white-ball cricket steadily for the previous one and a part years-he would once more be taking part in white-ball cricket when the Lankans come visiting in early January —however Yadav stated that the backward and forward shifts in structure should not be an issue for him.
“I think that it’s all about the mindset. See, my intent in every format is the same-whether it’s red or white ball. If you want to make runs, your intent has to be the same. I try to express myself in this format too. I look to enjoy myself fully in this format,” he stated.
He feels {that a} easy mantra has helped him succeed in luck within the recreation. “I try and keep things really simple. I’m a strong believer of my routines and processes which I follow on all net and match days. So, the message to everyone will be the same. Irrespective of what you are doing-scoring runs or not-try and keep that balance in your life and rest everything will be taken care of automatically,” defined Yadav.
Will he glance to play all of the unconventional shots-the ramp, scoop, opposite scoop, the six over point-that have earned him status within the T20s, within the Ranji Trophy too to any extent further? Breaking into amusing, Yadav stated, “Obviously, there’s a little bit of restrictions in this format, but if the situation demands, why not?” he stated.
How a lot has lifestyles modified within the closing couple of years for him-every exploit within the T20Is is catapulting him into a distinct league. People now look ahead to his flip to bat. “I think that it’s a complete swap. It’s a great feeling, what’s been happening. I still that I’ve been enjoying the fruits of all the hardwork which has happened in the last 10-15 years..all the sacrifices which my family and I’ve made together. I’m just happy to stay in that space,” he beamed.
So, what have been the ones sacrifices? “If you want to be fit and quick on the field, you’ve to sacrifice on a few things. I’ve sacrificed a lot of food items which I used to love before,” he stated. One of the issues that he needed to ‘let cross’ of was once his love for the biryani, which fits his love for the sport. “I used to love biryani. You won’t believe, before 7-8 years ago, my match-day routine would be brownie and ice cream. So, that has completely changed. Now, it has come to salads, and a mix of everything. If you want to be on top in this sport, you’ve to (make those kind of sacrifices),” he stressed out.
He nonetheless relishes his biryani, despite the fact that. “The biryani (for me) is still waiting (for me) in the room. When it’s a good day, my wife (Devisha Shetty) tells me, it’s a night to reward yourself. It’s time for the biryani. But no sweets for sure,” he stated with a snicker.