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‘Surya bhai writing his own legacy’ – Fans react as Suryakumar Yadav retains T20I player of the year award for year 2023
Suryakumar Yadav, the explosive batter, has once again clinched the title of T20I Player of the Year, marking his second consecutive win. The accolade, bestowed by the Apex Cricket Council, recognizes Suryakumar as the pivotal force in India’s middle-order lineup in the T20 format.
In the cricketing year 2023, Suryakumar showcased exceptional performance, with an average hovering around 50 and an impressive strike rate exceeding 150. Despite a minor setback with a first inning of just seven against Sri Lanka at the beginning of the year, Suryakumar quickly rebounded, delivering numerous match-winning contributions throughout the season.
The Apex Cricket Council lauded Suryakumar’s consistency, highlighting his ability to start innings strongly, often scoring in the range of 20s to 40s. His defining moment came with a powerful innings of 83 runs off 44 balls against the West Indies in Providence, followed by a crucial knock of 61 runs off 45 balls in Florida, concluding the series on a high note.
Notably, Suryakumar Yadav not only showcased his batting prowess but also handled the responsibility of captaincy towards the end of the year, leading a young and promising side. His leadership skills complemented his on-field performance, showcasing his versatility in the cricket arena.
Suryakumar Yadav had won a prestigious award in 2022 too
The explosive batsman exhibited his brilliance against formidable opponents. Notable innings include half-centuries against Australia (80 off 42 balls) and South Africa (56 off 36 balls). The pinnacle of his performance came in a spectacular century against South Africa, scoring 100 runs off just 56 balls in Johannesburg during the final T20I of the year.
One of the standout innings was his breathtaking knock of 112 runs off 51 balls against Sri Lanka in January, featuring an impressive display of nine sixes and seven fours. This innings, with almost a boundary every three deliveries, stands as the second-fastest hundred for India in men’s T20Is, second only to Rohit Sharma’s 35-ball effort against the same opponent in 2017.
The result was a resounding 91-run victory for India, solidifying Suryakumar Yadav’s status as a dynamic and impactful player in the T20 format. Currently recovering from a recent groyne surgery, fans eagerly await his return to action with the Mumbai Indians in the upcoming IPL season in March.
Here is how fans react to Suryakumar Yadav’s achievement:
Surya bhai
— Ayush Singh (@imabhinashS) January 24, 2024
T20 me deserve krta hai but odi me 🤡🤡
— 𝗞𝗢𝗛𝗟𝗜𝗦𝗠 👑🏹🚩 (@WINRAT__Goatli) January 24, 2024
Congratulations
— Niks (@NikhilP2601) January 24, 2024
Congratulations SKY💝
— TEJAS 🚩 (@Tejas0009) January 24, 2024
Much deserving. Great SuperStar . A very Bright future of India
— Salman Mirza (@SalmanMrza) January 24, 2024
Most undeserving
— Nitin Singh 🍃 (@Kohlliers) January 24, 2024
hr cheaz ko india ko mil rhi
— Areesha (@Kaif668) January 24, 2024
He is a gem of Indian cricket team..
— VJ (@VJsGamer) January 24, 2024
Congratulations to SKY 🎉
— Samriddhi Singh♥️ (@Samridd90774225) January 24, 2024