Suryakumar Yadav, the appointed captain for India’s T20I squad in the upcoming series against South Africa, expresses optimism about his team’s prospects as they gear up for the three-match series commencing this Sunday.
Assured of the team’s seamless adjustment to the challenging South African pitches, Suryakumar commends the squad’s recent triumph in the T20I series against Australia as valuable preparation for their venture into the Rainbow Nation.
Addressing the media in the pre-series press conference, Suryakumar emphasizes the importance of authenticity on such pitches, stating, “The key to success on these wickets will be to stay true to yourself.”
Reflecting on the fearless approach that propelled India to success in the home series against Australia, Suryakumar encourages the team to maintain the same attitude against South Africa, urging them to replicate their performances from franchise cricket.
Expressing his enjoyment in the captaincy role, Suryakumar acknowledges the significance of the series, considering India’s limited T20Is before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup next year.
However, he dismisses concerns about the lack of matches affecting India’s preparations, citing the extensive experience and preparedness of the players who have participated in T20 internationals and the upcoming IPL.
While keeping the details of India’s playing combination for the series opener under wraps, Suryakumar assures that the team is well-aware of the opening pair for the game in Durban, with the final decision to be made after the practice session today.
