Indian cricket team coach Rahul Dravid has praised Suryakumar Yadav for his impressive performance in the recent match against England. Dravid commended Yadav for showcasing a different side to his batting skills, particularly on a challenging pitch where he scored a gritty 49 runs.
Dravid emphasized the importance of constantly evolving and improving as a player. He expressed his confidence that Yadav’s ability to handle various situations and emerge successfully, as he did against England, will only enhance his performance in the future. Dravid also highlighted the areas of scoring where Yadav has shown significant improvement, stating that he is not limited to just playing his usual T20 game.
Dravid further mentioned that Yadav is realizing the value of taking some time to settle in during one-day cricket matches, which allows him to unleash his dangerous skills towards the end of the game. Dravid attributed Yadav’s experience in domestic cricket, having played 82 first-class games over the past 10 years, as a factor contributing to his success.
Dravid acknowledged that when the team is in a precarious situation, Yadav is capable of adapting his role and playing a different kind of game, providing stability before launching into aggressive batting. With Hardik Pandya absent, Yadav and Ravindra Jadeja are expected to be the X-factors in the team’s batting lineup during the latter stages of the game.
Dravid stressed the importance of reading the situation and playing accordingly, particularly in one-day cricket where the game can vary. He praised Yadav and Jadeja for their experience in such situations, as they are able to assess the game and adjust their approach accordingly.
In conclusion, Yadav’s impressive performance against England has earned him high praise from coach Rahul Dravid. Dravid believes that Yadav’s continuous improvement and ability to adapt to different situations will make him a valuable asset to the Indian cricket team.
