Suryakumar Yadav Ranji Trophy: MUM vs HYD: Ranji Trophy 2022-23 – Suryakumar Yadav continued his red-hot form as he smashed a blazing 80-ball 90 for Mumbai against Hyderabad in his Ranji Trophy rteurn match. The right-hand batter took only 46 balls to score a fifty and put Mumbai in a commanding position against Hyderabad. With BCCI making it clear that no rest will be given to players, and instead Ranji should be given importance, Yadav issued a warning of sorts in his first match of the Ranji 2022-23 season for Mumbai. Follow Ranji Trophy Live Updates with InsideSport.IN.
Suryakumar Yadav Ranji Trophy: Suryakumar Yadav continues purple patch smashes a quick fire 90 for Mumbai in Ranji Trophy return after three years
Suryakumar Yadav Ranji Trophy: Surya shines bright for Mumbai, signals his intentions of playing Test cricket for India – While there is no doubt about Suryakumar’s consistency in white-ball formats, the question remains on his form in longest form. It’s been two years since Surya made his international debut. The wait for the Test debut continues. With a sizzling start to the 2022-23 Ranji season, the 32-year-old now has issued a warning to BCCI selectors that he is ready to roar in Test cricket too.
“Yes, obviously, I’ve always dreamt of playing Tests for India as well. When you start playing cricket for your state, you start with the red ball. Gradually you get into the white ball team. I feel that this is the best format of the game, and I really enjoy playing it,” Surya told TOI.
Suryakumar began his career in the Ranji Trophy before excelling in IPL and international cricket. The 32-year-old harbours dream of playing Test cricket for India and hopes that a return to the Ranji Trophy can help his case. He was not considered for the test against Bangladesh, but a series against Australia next year could open doors.
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Former India coach Ravi Shastri has backed Suryakumar to excel in the longest format of the game. SKY has spent time with the Indian red ball team, often as a reserve. However, he has failed to get a breakthrough. In fact, Yadav has let the head coach Rahul Dravid know of his ambitions to play the format. The duo also worked on his red ball game in the nets.
“I remember that in the Test series against New Zealand (last year) when I was batting in the nets in Kanpur. He told me that ‘You’re looking good. You just need to curtail a few strokes. Just be yourself. At the end of the day, it’s about scoring runs in this format as well. Just keep things simple and enjoy what you’re doing.” Yadav reveals.
Suryakumar Yadav Ranji Trophy: Suryakumar Yadav continues purple patch smashes a quick fire 90 for Mumbai in Ranji Trophy return after three years
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