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Suryakumar Yadav, a talented right-handed batsman hailing from Mumbai, India has been making headlines since his exceptional performances in domestic circuits and particularly the Indian Premier League (IPL). However, despite showcasing high skill levels with the bat and being one of the most consistent performers in recent years, he is yet to hear his name announced for national representation. Many fans and cricket enthusiasts are perplexed by this seemingly unfair omission.
Performances
Yadav’s record speaks volumes about his caliber as a cricketer. In the past few IPL seasons, he consistently struck hard at challenging totals against intimidating bowling line-ups. An attestation to his potential came in the 2020 season of IPL when he amassed over 480 runs with an average of around 40 and a strike rate close to 150. His fearless playing style has impressed not only fans but even seasoned analysts were left marveling at his skill set.
Demanding nature of International Cricket
Although Yadav’s talent cannot be denied, what one must factor in is that international cricket can be a demanding field. Having prospects who perfectly fit into team dynamics while exactly fulfilling specific requirements becomes important. This means that sometimes achieving individual brilliance might not always secure a position in the squad if you do not address particular needs.
Stiff Competition
That brings us to another pressing issue – competition for spots. The middle order slots particularly are filled with world-class talents like Virat Kohli, Shreyas Iyer, KL Rahul among others who have solidified their spot through constantly performing under pressure situations.
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The Selectors’ Perspective
Selectors often have to bear the tough task on deciding which player gets the nod for national colors based solely upon team composition during selection meets. Factors such as balance of the side, opponent, conditions, and series type come into play when selecting a team.
Future Possibilities
Sometimes it’s about being patient and waiting for the right opportunity. Yadav might be missing out now, but that doesn’t rule him out from future selections. His skills can not be overlooked for long and he is likely to get his due soon if his performances remain consistent.
The clamor for his inclusion has even reached former cricketers who have publicly voiced their opinions. Many believe that Suryakumar’s time isn’t far away as he hasn’t just displayed skill, consistency or temperament, he has done all three brilliantly which suits perfectly to what the Indian cricket team needs presently in the middle order – power hitter who could be a game-changer at any given situation of the match.
Conclusion
It can hence be concluded that non-selection of Yadav should not be viewed through the prism of unjustness or bias. He is clearly on selectors’ radar with everyone keeping a watchful eye over him owing to his IPL exploits and his domestic reputation. While it’s unnerving to see such talent go wasted, one can only hope to see this Mumbai batsman getting what he truly deserves sooner rather than later in international cricket.
