Suryakumar Yadav (Photo: AFP)
New Delhi: Indian T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav achieved a special milestone as he completed five years in international cricket. His journey with the national team began on March 14, 2022, when he made his debut against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad.
Coincidentally, this was the same venue where he recently led India to a historic third ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title after beating New Zealand earlier this week.“5 years ago, a dream has come true. Wearing the India jersey is a feeling that I cannot fully describe in words. Here are to many memories we will create for Team India,” he wrote on X.
Suryakumar Yadav receives a big homecoming after India’s T20 World Cup win
Suryakumar’s path to the international arena has not been easy at all.
Unlike many cricketers who shine at a young age, he spent several years proving his credentials in domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League before finally being called up to the national team. Once he got the opportunity, he was keen to make an immediate and lasting impact.
One of the notable moments of his career came during the 2024 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup in the USA and West Indies. As an important member of the team, he played a key role in helping India end their long wait for an ICC world title.
Since his debut, the Mumbai-born player has emerged as one of the most destructive players in the shortest format. In 113 T20 Internationals, he has amassed 3,272 runs at an average of 36.35 while notching an impressive average of 162.94, numbers that reflect the flair and unpredictability he brings when he steps out to bat.His tally includes four centuries and 25 half-centuries. Among them, his explosive 117 against England in Nottingham on July 10, 2022, remains one of the most memorable innings of his career, cementing his reputation as an innovative and fearless T20 batsman.Apart from his batting exploits, Suryakumar has also developed into a dependable captain for India in this format. In 52 T20 internationals as captain, he has led the team to 40 wins while suffering just eight defeats, underscoring the confident and attacking approach he brings to the role.
