3 reasons why Suryakumar Yadav must play at least one Test in England
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This may seem as a more personal opinion, but anyone who has followed Suryakumar Yadav’s game over the last few years knows a thing or two about what the Mumbai batsman brings to the table.
Purely because Suryakumar Yadav deserves it
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The numbers speak for themselves: 5326 runs in 55 FC matches at an average of 44.01, 3879 T20 runs at an average of 31.53, 2903 runs from 14 List A games and a total of seven games for India with a total of 263 runs at averages of 62.00 and 46.33 respectively. These numbers combined with his abilities surely merits one game in England.
With Ajinkya Rahane's inconsistency being a topic of discussion, it wouldn't hurt to make a change at some point in the series if the poor run continues. Not only does this help Surykumar Yadav, but it also gives a chance for the think-tank to see what he's made of and infuse new blood in the middle.
A chance for India to infuse new blood
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Known as a batsman not afraid to innovate, the right-handed Mumbai Indians star may bring in a repertoire of strokes and shots that's uncommon, yet effective.
A mature head, audacious strokeplay, mental and physical toughness, sublime timing and the nimble footwork has all been part of Suryakumar Yadav's game since he made the India squad to play the shorter format.
A litmus test of his temperament and skills
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However, in England, where the hosts are a powerhouse, the likes of James Anderson, Stuart Broad and Jack Leach will test the batsman. Irrespective of how he fares, this will be a learning curve for Suryakumar Yadav - one he could use to develop his game in the years to come.