IND VS AUS: “Suryakumar Yadav will miss the World Cup spot if he doesn’t perform in this series”, Wasim Jaffer

Suryakumar Yadav has been sensational for Team India in the T20 format of the game. However, the aggressive batter hasn’t performed consistently for the Men in Blue in the ODI format. Former Indian batter Wasim Jaffer believes that the ongoing series against Australia is crucial for Suryakumar Yadav as he won’t get to play many matches later.

Wasim Jaffer shared his thoughts on ESPNcricinfo after first India vs Australia ODI at the iconic Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. Jaffer also discussed about the future of Suryakumar Yadav in the ODI format.

“Yes (Suryakumar Yadav will miss the World Cup spot if he doesn’t perform in this series). He won’t get to play many matches later so these two remaining knocks are going to be crucial for his selection in the World Cup squad,” Wasim Jaffer said on ESPNcricinfo.

IND VS AUS: Suryakumar Yadav misses out on yet another opportunity in the first India vs Australia ODI

Australian pacer Mitchell Starc looked quite lethal in the first ODI against Team India as he ran through the Indian to order. Starc dismissed Virat Kohli after which Suryakumar Yadav came in to bat at number 4. After losing Virat Kohli, the Men in Blue needed badly needed a partnership. However, on the next delivery, Yadav was dismissed for a golden duck by Mitchell Starc.

The Aussie pacer bowled a quick inswinger and the ball hit the back pad of Suryakumar Yadav who didn’t move his feet at all and was stuck in the crease. The Australian pacer called for the review where it showed three reds.

Yadav got an opportunity to play in the series against Australia after Shreyas Iyer was ruled out after a recurrence of his back injury. The aggressive missed out on the opportunity in his home ground making things even tougher for himself.

Team India is currently looking to find a balanced combination ahead of the 2023 ODI World Cup. Suryakumar Yadav, who has performed exceedingly well in the shortest format of the game, will have to quickly find ways to perform in the ODI format as well if he wants to book a slot in 2023 World Cup squad.