Suryakumar Yadav "Surely An X-factor": India Great Backs Star Batter For World Cup

24.09.2023 - 05:27 sports.ndtv.com

Former India batter Virender Sehwag feels Suryakumar Yadav can be the "x-factor" for the Rohit Sharma-led side, heading into next month's ODI World Cup on home soil.

Suryakumar struck a flawless 49 ball 50, which included five fours and a six, in the first ODI against Australia in Mohali. The star batter, who had been going throw a slump in the 50-over format, ended a 21-match drought with an ODI fifty.

Sehwag hailed Suryakumar after his knock, saying not many batters can create fear in the minds of opposition. "Happy for @surya_14kumar.

He is surely an ex-factor. Not many players have the ability to play in the gear that he can and he surely has the game to create fear in the minds of opposition.

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