India will be going in the third Test match against England with a 1-0 lead in the five-match Test series, thanks to India’s epic win over hosts by 151 runs in the second Test match played at the iconic Lord’s.
While there was a lot of talk about India’s middle-order not performing up to the mark, both Pujara and Rahane played useful knocks in the second innings of the Lord’s Test. But, according to the former India cricketer, Farokh Engineer feels someone like a Suryakumar Yadav will be great in the middle order.
“Firstly, I am a huge fan of Suryakumar Yadav. I think he is a class player. I would certainly prefer him to Pujara or Rahane. They are class players, very good players, but Suryakumar Yadav is a match-winner,” Engineer told Sports Tak in an interview.
“With Shreyas Iyer out of the team with injury, I think Suryakumar should certainly be in the team. He is an aggressive player; he will get you a quick hundred, a quick 70-80. He is a fabulous batsman, fabulous fielder and a wonderful human being as well,” he added.
The Mumbai-based right-hand batsman Suryakumar Yadav has had an amazing start to his international career as he has been impressive in both the white-ball formats ODIs and T20Is and thus him along with Prithvi Shaw flew to England from Sri Lanka and reunited with the team.
“People are usually reluctant to change a winning combination but like they say 'horses for courses'.”
“It depends on the wicket in Headingley. I don't see it being too different. The Headingley pitch will be a good Test wicket. It's considered to be one of the finest batting pitches in the world. So, I would like to see the inclusion of Suryakumar Yadav. He is the trump card in the team,” Engineer Signed off.
The third Test match between England and India is scheduled to be played at Headingley in Leeds from 25 August.
(With Sports Tak Inputs)
