This article will tell you about the career highlights of Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav is an Indian cricketer who was born on September 14, 1990, in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India. He is a right-handed batsman and an occasional right-arm medium bowler. Yadav started his cricketing journey at a young age and has represented Mumbai in various domestic tournaments.
Early Career
Yadav’s talent was spotted early on by Mumbai’s selectors, and he made his debut for Mumbai in the Ranji Trophy during the 2010-11 season.
He quickly made a name for himself with his aggressive batting style and impressive performances in the middle order. In his debut season, he scored a century against Orissa and ended the season with 754 runs at an average of 68.54.
Domestic Career
Over the years, Yadav has been a regular fixture in the Mumbai team, and his consistent performances in domestic cricket earned him a call-up to the Indian Premier League (IPL).
SKY made his IPL debut in 2012 for the Mumbai Indians and played a vital role in the team’s success over the years.
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In 2018, Yadav was named the captain of the Mumbai Ranji team, and under his leadership, Mumbai reached the quarter-finals of the tournament. The same year, he also led the team to the title win in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, the domestic T20 competition.
International Career
Despite his consistent performances in domestic cricket, Yadav had to wait for his international debut. He was finally called up to the Indian team for the T20I series against England in March 2021. He made an immediate impact, scoring a half-century in his debut match.
Yadav’s performances in the T20I series against England earned him a place in the Indian squad for the 2021 T20 World Cup.
He played a vital role in the team’s success in the tournament, scoring crucial runs in the middle order and helping India reach the final. However, India lost the final to New Zealand, and Yadav was unable to make a significant contribution.
Summary
SKY has had a successful career in domestic cricket, and his performances in the IPL have made him one of the most sought-after players in the league.
Yadav made a late entry into the Indian team but has quickly made a name for himself with his aggressive batting style and impressive performances. With age on his side, Yadav has a bright future ahead of him and is sure to play a vital role in Indian cricket in the years to come.
