Mumbai: Former South African fast bowler Dale Steyn believes that Suryakumar Yadav will love the fast and bouncy tracks of Australia and will be a part of the Indian team in the upcoming T20 World Cup 2022. can play an important role for
Suryakumar has continued his form on Australian soil after scoring three consecutive half-centuries in the bilateral series against Australia. He played a brilliant innings of 53 off 35 balls in India’s 13-run win against West Australia here on Monday.
Steyn said on Star Sports’ program ‘Cricket Live’, “He is an amazing player capable of hitting shots all around the field and reminds me of AB de Villiers. He could be India’s AB de Villiers and given the kind of form he is in right now, his eyes will definitely be on him in the World Cup.”
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Steyn said the conditions in Australia are conducive to Suryakumar’s game so that he can shine in the World Cup. The Rohit Sharma-led Indian team will play an official warm-up match against Australia in Brisbane on October 17. She will play the first match of the tournament against Pakistan on 23 October.
Steyn (Dale Steyn) said, “He is the kind of player who likes to use the speed of the ball. Perth, Melbourne and all the grounds there will have a little extra speed, so you can use that. You can play it at fine leg, behind the wicket and can also hit straight. Suryakumar is also a very good player of the back foot.
“His backfoot cover drives are superb and he plays cover drives on the front foot beautifully as well. So he is an all-round player and the wickets in Australia will be favorable for batting.” (agency)