Former Pakistan leg-spinner Danish Kaneria predicted that Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav would make people forget all the other batting greats with his phenomenal batting. He also reckoned that Suryakumar would leave behind the likes of modern-era greats Virat Kohli and Babar Azam.
His comments came after Suryakumar played a match-winning knock of 69 runs off 36 balls against Australia in the third and final T20I, as he helped India win the T20I series 2-1. He was also involved in a 104-run partnership for the third wicket with Kohli (63) in the series decider on September 25.
Danish Kaneria said on his YouTube channel: “I have been saying this for a while now, Suryakumar Yadav is one of the best. With his 360-degree repertoire, I'd say that the sky is high. The way he bats, it's like he is announcing himself. He was outstanding in the third T20I.”
The former spinner continued, “He has a different way of playing and he is surely going to be a very big player. The way he bats, he will make people forget all the other batting greats. Yes, Kohli will score a lot of runs and Babar will be very successful, but Yadav will leave everyone behind.”
Kaneria also hailed Kohli for his exceptional batting in the third T20I against Australia and said that if he and Surya continue to bat in the same fashion, then nobody can stop Team India from dominating T20I cricket. He also lauded Kohli for guiding Suryakumar very well during their partnership.
He further added, “A lot of people have been saying that Virat Kohli is Adam Zampa's bunny. But Kohli took him to the cleaners this time. He was exceptional. While Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul were dismissed early, Kohli and Yadav steadied the ship, making the most of the opportunity.”
Kaneria signed off by saying, “Kohli guided Yadav well, and there was a clear understanding between them. The Australian bowlers had no answers against these two batters. If they continue to bat this way, India will surely overpower every team in the T20 World Cup.”
