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Suryakumar Yadav relishes selection challenge
India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has admitted that finalising a 15-member squad can often be a tough task, given the pool of talented cricketers. With several players competing for limited spots, the selection process can be competitive. However, Yadav asserted that every member of the team is driven by a shared purpose - to contribute towards India’s success on the field.
"It's a good headache to have so many options, [whether] fast bowlers, [or] spinners. From the top to No. 7, everyone is flexible; anyone can bat anywhere. It is a little difficult during squad selection, but in this team, the atmosphere is such that everyone knows that the goal is to win," Yadav said during the press conference.
"If we want to win the match, then never mind the combination. So, even if someone has done well in the last two matches, but he is not fitting in the combination for the next game - for example, if we want to play an extra spinner or play an allrounder instead of a fast bowler - the player understands. We have reached that situation."
Yadav also touched upon his form heading into the first of five T20Is against Australia on Wednesday at Manuka Oval.
“I feel I have been working really hard. I have had good few sessions back home, good two to three sessions here, so I am in a good space. I think that is really important… runs, it will come eventually, but I think working hard towards the team goal, it's more important what team wants from you in different situations. I take one game at a time, and if it starts, then I think it will be a good thing,” he said.
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