Suryakumar Yadav's Ultimate Praise For "Great" Rohit Sharma On Equalling His World Record

Indian cricket team batter Suryakumar Yadav made history by equalling Rohit Sharma's sensational record of scoring four T20I centuries during the match against South Africa on Thursday. It was a brilliant knock from the current skipper as he guided his team to victory and after the match, he had an honest reaction to the massive achievement. He recognised the magnitude of what he has achieved and even called Rohit a 'great of the game'. “It feels good to equal Rohit Sharma's 4 centuries, he's a great of the game. It's a good achievement. Hoping to continue performing consistently. I'm very happy,” Suryakumar said in a video released by BCCI on social media.

Suryakumar Yadav hit a dazzling century as India levelled their series against South Africa with a crushing 106-run win.

Suryakumar made 100 in a total of 201 for seven after India were sent in to bat.

South Africa crashed to 95 all out with left-arm wrist spinner Kuldeep Yadav taking a career-best five for 17 on his 29th birthday.

"We wanted to play a fearless brand of cricket. That was one box we wanted to tick – to put runs on the board and then defend it," said Suryakumar at the post-match presentation when he was named player of the match and player of the series.

The Indian captain thrashed eight sixes and seven fours in making his fourth T20 international century off 55 balls. He was caught at deep square leg off the next ball as India lost three wickets, including a run-out, in the final over, bowled by Lizaad Williams.

Suryakumar was off the field for most of the South African innings after twisting his left ankle while fielding in the third over.

Left-arm spinner Ravindra Jadeja took over the captaincy and played a significant role in South Africa's collapse