Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has not minced words while speaking about Suryakumar Yadav's slump in batting form over the last few months. Suryakumar has scored only 119 runs in his past 10 T20I innings while averaging a dismal 13.22, which Chopra feels is that he must overcome, also being the captain of the side and an important part of the batting unit.
Chopra reminded that the Indian captain's main role was to be amongst the runs as well and not just be available for tosses and manage fields. The Agra-born also highlighted the fact that Suryakumar has not managed to get big scores under his belt in the shortest format of the game, keeping in mind the important T20 World Cup 2026, beginning February 7.
Chopra also took into account the run of form of Suryakumar's deputy and the opening batter Shubman Gill. Notably, the ace batter has also been finding it difficult to get going in the 20-over format, having registered just four runs including a duck in the couple of matches so far in the ongoing five-match series against South Africa.
