Arguably India’s first true T20 superstar, Surya has his sights set on longer-form success, but doesn’t change the essence of his impressive art.
Suryakumar Yadav was a pioneer in sweeping the shortest format in cricket.
Arguably India’s first true T20 superstar in his own right, Surya has his sights set on a longer form of success, but that doesn’t change the essence of his impressive art.
In an interview, SKY spoke about his journey to the top of the T20 rankings, his ODI Worlds this year’s focus on his cup, his ambition to carry the whites of India, and how his wife Devisha has become a driving force for cricketers and humans. We talked about what happened. he became who he is today.
Q:
If you were told a year ago that he would be the number one in the world in the T20 format, would you have believed it?
A:
It still feels like a dream. I don’t know how I would have reacted if someone had told me this a year ago when the world’s No. 1 T20 hitter was seen and called out. When I started playing this format, I wanted to be the best.
Q:
The priority for 2023 is his ODI World Cup, does that mean changing the game to a 50 over format?
A:
I don’t like to think too much when playing any format. I enjoy this game so much that I want to put on a show every time I go to bat. What I always dream of is to be a game changer anytime. Whether it’s T20Is, ODIs or the Ranji Trophy, I always love batting. Why hit 100 balls when 40-50 balls can do what the team wants?
Q:
Would you rate your chances of joining the Indian team for the 4th test series against Australia?
A:
I started playing cricket in the National Age Group at Red Ball, so the answer is there. There are many tricky but fascinating situations you will face in these five days. I would like to try this challenge. Yes, I am ready if they need me.
Q:
Skills can be taught, but how do you train your mind to handle the highest levels of pressure?
A:
I don’t think it was impossible, but it was certainly difficult. It took an intelligent approach. Instead of practicing more quantity, I practiced more quality. Me and my family have made many sacrifices. I played first class cricket for his ten years before debuting in India. When you sharpen at the elite level, you learn many tricks of the trade. So if you graduate at an international level and play against different bowlers, all you have to do is express yourself. But let me just say this. Once you’ve experienced the grind in India, you’re ready for international cricket. Starting this level you don’t need to carry any luggage. Please do what you did all over the country.
Q:
You captained India Emerging (U-23) about 10 years ago. Over the years, while playing at the national level and his IPL level, have you ever been worried or angry that a national call-up didn’t come?
A:
I wouldn’t say it’s frustrating, but I’ve always wondered how I could be different to get to the next level.The hard work continues and you have to enjoy the game too.
That’s why you started playing cricket. I started enjoying it, whether it was simple exercise or healthy foods I didn’t like before. I knew that if I stopped thinking about the results and just focused on the process, I would one day break down the door. Q:
Your friend Sufiyan Sheikh said that sometimes you don’t wear thigh pads even if you’re playing against the best fast bowlers. Is it true and why?
A:
At World T20 in Australia, I wore thigh pads as it was my first time touring the country, but with these pace and bounce courses it was not a good idea. But yeah, on less bounce Indian tracks, if you feel wearing thigh pads won’t let you hit the shots you like, don’t wear them.
Q:
Tell me about the 360 degree technique. A:
Interesting story. I used to play softball cricket in high school. On hard cement tracks and rainy days these bowls came out from 15 meters and most bowls threw very hard. Rubber balls now come in at 140 plus clicks from 15 yards. If he had 95 yards on the leg side of the boundary, he only has 25-30 yards offside.
To prevent offside restrictions, most of them bowled to my body to prevent me from being slightly restricted for offside. I worked my wrists, did pick-up pulls, and did uppercuts.
I haven’t tried anything on the net. I like to train normally at the net and hear the sound of the racket hitting the ball. I’ll go out if I’m fine.