"It's Not Looking...": Suryakumar Yadav On Nasty Ankle Injury During Final T20I vs South Africa

15.12.2023 - 03:53 sports.ndtv.com

The Indian cricket team had one job at hand while entering the third T20I against South Africa - that was to win. After the first T20I was washed out and India lost the second T20I of the three-match series, the Suryakumar Yadav-led side needed a win to come out of the series on a strong note.

And Suryakumar Yadav led from the front in that endeavour. The Indian skipper continued his incredible T20I run, scoring 100 in 56 balls.

His knock consisted of seven fours and eight sixes and his runs came at a strike rate of 178.57. Courtesy his ton, India notch 201/7 in 20 overs.

Then, Kuldeep Yadav took a five-wicket haul as South Africa were out for 95. However, there was a big injury scare for Suryakumar Yadav.

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India star Suryakumar Yadav was on Wednesday named as one of the four nominees for the ICC Men's T20 Cricketer of the Year 2023. The 33-year-old Indian, who won the accolade in 2022, dominated 2023 in the shortest format with 733 runs from 17 innings at an average of 48.86 and strike rate of 155.95. Young India opening batter Yashasvi Jaiswal was also named as one of the four nominees for the ICC Men's Emerging Cricketer of the Year 2023.

"Suryakumar Yadav Is A Freak...": England Great Says He Doesn't Know 'What To Do" In ODIs

Suryakumar Yadav is a bit clueless in 50-overs cricket but the swashbuckling batter "is a freak" who is absolutely in command in the shortest format and will be the one to look out for at the T20 World Cup later this year, feels former England skipper Nasser Hussain. Since beginning his T20I journey for India in 2021, Suryakumar has quickly established himself as one of the best batters in the shortest format of the game, scoring four centuries and 17 fifties from 60 T20Is.

"Abuse Hurled At My Wife": South Africa Star Shares Ordeal After Dismissing Suryakumar Yadav

South Africa spinner Tabraiz Shamsi has revealed that his celebration after dismissing India batter Suryakumar Yadav earned him and his wife online abuse. During the second T20I between India and South Africa earlier this month in Gqeberha. Shamsi did his trademark celebration -- removing a boot and holding it to his ear -- after dismissing Suryakumar, who has the captain of the team during the series. Shamsi said that some Indian fans did not like his gesture and targetted him and his wife on social media.

Watch: "Injuries Are Never Fun" - Suryakumar Yadav Shares Fitness Update With A Twist

India's number one ranked T20I batter Suryakumar Yadav is down with an injury and shared an update with his fans on the same on Saturday. Suryakumar took to Instagram to share a video of him walking with the help of a crutch and wearing a brace on his foot. "On a slightly serious note, injuries are never fun, but I'll take it in my stride and promise to be back, fully fit, in no time! Till then, hope you all are enjoying the holiday season and finding little joys, everyday," said the caption of Suryakumar's post.

Amid Reports Of Suryakumar Yadav Missing Afghanistan T20Is, Wife Devisha Shetty Shares His Pic In Walker Boot

India batter Suryakumar Yadav suffered an ankle injury during the recent T20Is against South Africa. The 31-year-old twisted his ankle while fielding against South Africa in Johannesburg and there could be a suspected tear that could take six weeks to heal. The explosive batter will reportedly miss upcoming three-match T20I series against Afghanistan starting January 11. Recently, his wife Devisha Shetty shared some pictures on her social media and gave the fans a glimpse of Surya.

India's Predicted XI vs South Africa, 1st ODI: Two Indian Stars In Line To Make Debuts?

After the T20I series ended 1-1, with the first match getting washed out, India and South Africa gear up for the 1st ODI of the 3-match series in Johannesburg. The wounds of India's heartbreaking defeat in the ODI World Cup 2023 haven't yet healed but a young brigade is ready to take the process forward. The likes of Virat Kohli, Rohit Sharma, Mohammed Shami and Jasprit Bumrah are all absent while Hardik Pandya is still nursing an injury. KL Rahul will be leading the Indian team in the series, looking to get an early glimpse of some players who may feature in the next 50-over World Cup.