Former Pakistan captain and legendary pacer Wasim Akram has picked one Indian player who can really hurt Pakistan’s chances in the upcoming mega clash between the two arch-rivals in the upcoming Asia Cup 2022 to be held at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on August 28.
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are returning to the side for the Asia Cup 2022, and they can be dangerous, but Akram said Suryakumar Yadav is one of his favorite players in T20 cricket and could pose a serious threat to Pakistan.
The legendary pacer also recalled how some of the shots Suryakumar played had left him speechless during his stint with the KKR in the IPL. However, the "360-degree batter" has now come a long way and become one of the key members of India’s T20I team.
Wasim Akram said in a press conference organized by Star Sports: “Of course, Rohit Sharma, KL Rahul, and Virat Kohli are there, but one of my favorite players these days, in this shorter format is Suryakumar Yadav. He has been phenomenal.
I saw him the first year when he joined the Kolkata Knight Riders and he played a couple of games batting at No. 7 and 8. And a couple of shots he played – the one that he picks from the middle of his bat towards fine leg – that’s an unusual and difficult shot to muster.”
He added, “And since he has made it to the Indian squad, he has been a treat to watch. I think he is a very dangerous player against either spin or fast bowlers once he sets in and he is actually a 360-degree player who can play either this side, that side… the lap shot, towards cow corner, equally good against spinners.”
