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Watch: Suryakumar Yadav Shows Sanju Samson's Photo, Fans In Kerala Go Berserk

Sanju Samson's name was widely discussed ahead of Indian squad selection for the T20 World Cup in Australia. However, the talented wicketkeeper-batter did not make it to the squad. With less than a month to go for the 2022 T20 World Cup, the Indian cricket team has entered the final phase of its preparation. Starting Wednesday, the Rohit Sharma-led side will play its last series ahead of the marquee event in Australia. India's three-match contest against South Africa starts in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala - Samson's home state. While he is not part of the India squad for the South Africa series, his fan-following was evident from a recent video that has gone viral on social media.

"A Guy Who Knows...": Virat Kohli Explains Suryakumar Yadav's Batting Strategy

Virat Kohli and Suryakumar Yadav were the architects of India's thrilling chase of 187 against Australia that sealed the T20I series for them in Hyderabad on Sunday. The two put up a 104-run partnership, with Suryakumar smashing 69 off 36 and Virat Kohli anchoring India with his 48-ball 63. Speaking after the match, Kohli hailed Suryakumar and said he has the game for any situation, and that he has been in terrific form in the last six months.

Suryakumar Yadav Reveals Why No.4 Is A "Good" Position For Him

Team India is all set for the upcoming T20 World Cup, which is slated to be played in Australia in October-November. Ahead of the mega event, the Rohit Sharma-led side will be squaring off against Australia and South Africa in a home series, starting from September 20. In the recently concluded Asia Cup, Team India had a forgettable outing as they failed to qualify for the final of the tournament. Despite that, Team India had some positives to take from the tournament like, Virat Kohli's 71st century which came against Afghanistan.

Former Chief Selector Feels This Trio Should Have Made India's T20 World Cup Squad

India announced their 15-member squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup in Australia on Monday. The squad consisted of almost a similar team which featured in Asia Cup 2022, and also included Jasprit Bumrah and Harshal Patel, who were earlier injured. Batters like KL Rahul and Rishabh Pant, who failed to leave a mark in the Asia Cup have also been included in the squad. Ever since the announcement of the squad has been done, fans and experts have been expressing their take on the players. Former India captain and chief selector Dilip Vengsarkar stated that Team India should have gone ahead with Mohammed Shami and Umran Malik and opening batter Shubman Gill in the squad.

Suryakumar Yadav Birthday: Virat Kohli Leads Birthday Wishes As Star Batter Turns 32

The members of the Indian cricket team came forward to extend birthday wishes to batter Suryakumar Yadav, who turned 32 on Wednesday. Suryakumar has been an integral part of Team India, whose powerful knocks took the team across the line on many occassions. The stars like Virat Kohli, Kuldeep Yadav, Yuvraj Singh, were among those who shared wishes for Suryakumar on their social media on his special day. Taking to Instagram, Kohli posted a picture with Suryakumar and wrote, "Happy Birthday SKY. Wishing you great success."

Babar Azam No Longer World's No. 1 T20I Batter. This Star Replaces Him In ICC Rankings

India captain Rohit Sharma gained three slots to be at 14th while Suryakumar Yadav dropped a place to fourth among batters in the ICC T20I rankings issued on Wednesday. Rohit (612 rating points) climbed three spots after scoring a 41-ball 72 against Sri Lanka in an Asia Cup Super 4 match at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Tuesday. Topping the batting chart is Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan (815 rating points), who has displaced his teammate and captain Babar Azam (794 rating points).

Asia Cup 2022 - "You Want KL Rahul To Be Dropped?": Suryakumar Yadav Interjects Journalist Who Asked Him Whether He Would Open The Batting

Suryakumar Yadav played a scintillating knock on Wednesday against Hong Kong to help India qualify for the Super 4 stage of Asia Cup 2022. He walked in to bat with India facing the threat of putting up a below par total after an unusually slow innings by KL Rahul. The Indian number 4 hit six boundaries and six sixes to power his way to an unbeaten 68 off 26 balls and helped India post 192/2 in 20 overs.

Flexible Suryakumar Yadav Ready To Bat Anywhere

Hard-hitting batter Suryakumar Yadav said he is flexible enough to bat anywhere in the Indian T20 team, having turned out for the Men in Blue in various roles, including opening the innings. Suryakumar scored a scintillating 26-ball 68 not out to pave the way for India's 40-run win over Hong Kong and sail into the Super Four stage of the Asia Cup on Wednesday. On a two-paced wicket, Suryakumar, who came in to bat at number 4, played a wide range of shots which included six sixes and as many fours.

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Watch: Suryakumar Yadav Shows Sanju Samson's Photo, Fans In Kerala Go Berserk

"A Guy Who Knows...": Virat Kohli Explains Suryakumar Yadav's Batting Strategy

Suryakumar Yadav Reveals Why No.4 Is A "Good" Position For Him

Former Chief Selector Feels This Trio Should Have Made India's T20 World Cup Squad

Suryakumar Yadav Birthday: Virat Kohli Leads Birthday Wishes As Star Batter Turns 32

Babar Azam No Longer World's No. 1 T20I Batter. This Star Replaces Him In ICC Rankings

Asia Cup 2022 - "You Want KL Rahul To Be Dropped?": Suryakumar Yadav Interjects Journalist Who Asked Him Whether He Would Open The Batting

Flexible Suryakumar Yadav Ready To Bat Anywhere