After showcasing an immense talent and skills in the T20 format, Suryakumar Yadav is actively working on regaining his position in the Indian test squad and has chosen to focus on the domestic tournaments to prepare himself and showcase his capabilities. He also highlights the importance of preparation and mindset and also sheds light on the challenges.
Suryakumar Yadav is very determined to make this comeback and has come up with a clear strategy for the same. He is currently focused on demonstrating his capabilities in red-ball cricket during the Buchi Babu tournament followed by the Duleep trophy. He believes this is a platform to impress the selectors and make his way back in the national side.
In a recent statement, he says that selection of the team is out of his hands but his performance is well in his control. He also said “ Stay humbled if you do well or go back to the drawing board and start again if you don’t. “ This mindset of his reflects a mature approach dealing with the competition and the pressure of performing at the highest level and acknowledging the importance of performing when given a shot.
Suryakumar Yadav recognises the intense competition in the Indian cricket setup, as a lot of other players have excelled when given an opportunity. Yadav made his Indian debut in a test match but suffered an injury and couldn’t make the most of the opportunity. He respects the extra yards put in by his competitors and states that those who performed well deserve to maintain their spot in the team.
He also highlights the unique demand of test cricket compared to the shorter formats. Test cricket being a multiday format requires a different mindset and preparation to excel in this format. Looking ahead, Yadav expresses his excitement for the upcoming test season, with around 10 matches lined up against teams like Bangladesh and New Zealand, followed by a much-anticipated series in Australia, after all we all remember the breach of Gabba. He believes he has what it takes to be in the test squad and is eager to prove it to the selectors through his performance in the domestic circuit.
