On the eve of the third ODI against England, India batter Suryakumar Yadav opened up on his rapport with Rohit Sharma, saying that it has been really good and the skipper has helped him a lot with his tips and tricks over the years.

Besides sharing the Indian dressing room, the duo has been part of the Mumbai team in domestic cricket. They also play for the same IPL side, Mumbai Indians.

"Camaraderie has been really good. He's been watching me and talking about my cricket since I played domestic cricket," Suryakumar said while addressing the media on Saturday (July 16), as quoted by PTI.

"Coming into IPL in 2018-19 we used to talk about how I can improve my game, handle pressure situations and move forward. We have had a lot of chats about my game and I have literally felt him on the ground whenever he's leading. I have learnt a lot form him.

"I'm really happy he has shown a lot of confidence in me. I would like to pay back that confidence by scoring runs and winning the game for the team."

Speaking on his mindset, Suryakumar said he approaches the ODI format in the same way as he goes about his business in T20s.

"My mindset is the same in ODI, I try to bat similar to how I do in T20. Playing the natural game is important and there is an advantage in one days that five fielders are inside the circle so the intent is always to score runs. "Even if the wickets are falling I try to keep the scoreboard ticking," he stated.

In order to keep up with the demands of modern-day cricket, the 31-year-old said he has worked hard to better his game.

"He (Sunil Gavaskar) is our first inspiration but cricket has evolved and bowlers also make their plans. So, I have worked on how I can improve my game in the last three years, how I can make runs and that is what I practice. I have just added a few shots of my own,” he remarked.

Suryakumar Yadav said his century in the third T20I against England gives him motivation to do well in the upcoming games.

"It is a good motivation, obviously I was happy and there was an opportunity to make the team win."

"It feels nice that people expect from me. I got motivation form that to perform for the team, win the match," he added.

The three-ODI series between India and England is currently levelled at 1-1 after the first two matches. The decider will be played at Old Trafford, Manchester on Sunday (July 17).

(With PTI inputs)