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

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. In the third over of South African series, the Indian cricket team captain hurt his ankle while running back to field a ball. He rolled over the ankles. He was immediately taken off the field and did not field for the rest of the innings. Later, he hobbled his way up to the post-match presentation ceremony and said the injury was not looking serious.

"I am good. I am able to walk so it is not looking that serious. It was wonderful scoring a hundred, and especially when it comes in a winning cause. One box we wanted to tick was play fearless brand of cricket. Really happy the boys showed a lot of character. Kuldeep is never happy with a three-for or a four-for. A perfect self birthday present," Suryakumar Yadav said after the match.

Suryakumar now has the most number of men's T20I centuries from the number three position or below. Maxwell has three centuries of batting from number three or below.

The T20I superstar from India has overtaken former English skipper Eoin Morgan to have the most fifty-plus scores while