IND vs AUS: Suryakumar Yadav Can Make A Huge Impact In The Death Overs Similar To MS Dhoni - Suresh Raina

Former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina believes that middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav can be a valuable player for Team India in the ICC World Cup 2023. Suresh Raina emphasized that Suryakumar Yadav can make a significant impact in the final overs of the innings.

Suryakumar Yadav showed glimpses of his aggressive batting in the recent three-match ODI series against Australia. The right-handed batter scored 130 runs at an impressive average of 65 and a strike rate of 139.78. He smashed two half-centuries in three innings.

Suryakumar Yadav Can Make A Huge Impact – Suresh Raina

In a conversation with Sports Tak, Suresh Raina emphasized that Suryakumar Yadav is the only player, apart from MS Dhoni, capable of effectively playing the finisher’s role for India.

“If anyone can make a huge impact in the death overs apart from MS Dhoni, then it’s Suryakumar Yadav,” Raina told Sports Tak.

Gill And Rohit’s Pair Will Win The Hearts – Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina believes that Shubman Gill will be India’s key player in the World Cup, as he has figured out the formula for success in ODI cricket.

“Shubman Gill will be India’s strongest card. He has been in stunning form and has figured out how he needs to play in ODIs. He has spent some time with Virat and is batting with Rohit Sharma, who has hit double centuries. Gill has also hit a double century.”

“Gill and Rohit’s pair will win the hearts of people, just like Sachin-Sehwag and Sachin-Ganguly did in the past.”

It Will Be Challenging For The Fast Bowlers – Suresh Raina

Suresh Raina picked India, New Zealand, Australia, and England as strong contenders to reach the semi-final. He also mentioned that Afghanistan and South Africa could be wildcard entries.

“India, New Zealand, Australia, and England. I would also want to add Afghanistan and South Africa as wildcard entries. The World Cup will be played across 10 venues for around 45 days.

“Considering the months in which they are playing, it will be challenging for the fast bowlers. This is why I believe one more team from the subcontinent, apart from India, can do very well.”

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