Suryakumar Yadav (AFP Photo) NEW DELHI: India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav registered a special milestone as he completed five years in international cricket. His journey with the national team began on 14 March 2022 when he made his debut against England at the Narendra Modi Stadium in Ahmedabad. Coincidentally, it was the same venue where he recently led India to a historic third ICC Men’s World Cup T20 title after defeating New Zealand earlier this week.“5 years ago a dream became a reality. Wearing the India jersey is a feeling I can never fully put into words. Here’s to many more memories we will create for Team India,” he wrote on X.
Suryakumar Yadav made a spectacular comeback after India’s victory in the T20 World Cup
Suryakumar’s journey to the international stage was far from straightforward. Unlike many cricketers who break through at a young age, he spent several years proving his credentials in domestic cricket and the Indian Premier League before eventually earning a call-up to the national team. Once given the opportunity, he made an immediate and lasting impact.One of the highlights of his career came during the 2024 Men’s T20 World Cup in the United States and the West Indies. As an important member of the team, he played a key role in helping India end their long wait for an ICC global title.Since his debut, the Mumbai batsman has become 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 striking at an impressive rate of 162.94, numbers that reflect the talent and unpredictability he brings whenever he goes into bat.His record includes four centuries and 25 half-centuries. Among them, his explosive 117 against England in Nottingham on 10 July 2022 remains one of the most memorable innings of his career and cements his reputation as an innovative and fearless T20 batsman.Apart from his batting performances, Suryakumar has also developed into a reliable leader for India in the format. In 52 T20 Internationals as captain, he led the team to 40 wins, suffering just eight defeats, underlining the confident and attacking approach he brings to the role.
