In their matchup with Hong Kong, Indian legends KL Rahul and Virat Kohli, the former in particular, were having trouble hitting the big shots.
Rahul’s slowest T20I innings, during which he faced more than 30 deliveries, came to an end at the final ball of the 13th over of India’s final Group A encounter at the Asia Cup 2022. Suryakumar Yadav entered, and things quickly began to alter. The right-hander made his intentions known by hitting Yasim Murtaza’s opening two balls for boundaries. Suryakumar’s brilliant 68* off 26 balls, which included six sixes and six fours, significantly altered the course of the game.
Suryakumar Yadav’s blitz played a major role in India scoring 192 for 2. In the final three overs of their inning, they scored 52 runs. During the final over, Suryakumar smacked four sixes. Even Virat Kohli at the other end gave a fantastic response to his striking.
It makes sense that after the game, some wondered if India intended to move Suryakumar Yadav up the order later in the competition. But when a Pakistani journalist inquired as to whether he would be opening the batting alongside Rohit as he did during the West Indies tour, the Player of the Match of Wednesday’s match could not stop giggling.
“Rohit Sharma indicated that throughout the Asia Cup, you guys will be experimenting. If you were to open with Rohit Sharma at some point, would that be considered an experiment? (Will you occasionally open the batting in the Asia Cup as part of that experimentation?) ”Asked Journalist.
“How come KL bhai ko nahi khilana chaiye, toh aap bol rahe ho? You’re telling us not to play KL Rahul, then? You see, he is recovering from an injury as well. He requires time. I’m willing to take a swing at any number, Maine toh jaise kaha. Coach, koi bhi number pe batting karunga bas khilao mujhe. Captain ko bolke rakkha hai. In this manner, things will continue. (I’ve advised the coach skipper to pick me in the starting XI rather than bat me anywhere.) There are several things that we are also attempting. We want to attempt new things, and a better way for us to learn is to do it in a game rather than a practise session.”