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‘Iska mindset ka issue hai’ - Fans react as Suryakumar Yadav calls ODI format most challenging for him ahead of Asia Cup 2023

Here is how fans have reacted as Suryakumar Yadav opens up on his struggle in the ODI format ahead of the Asia Cup 2023

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Suryakumar Yadav is currently getting ready for the upcoming Asia Cup but his selection in the squad raised some fans’ eyebrows. This year, the tournament is going to be played in the 50-over format. But, the number one-ranked batter in T20Is has been really poor so far in ODIs. In 24 ODI innings, he has scored only 511 runs, at an average of 24.33. 

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Even, in the recent ODI series against West Indies, he scored only 78 runs in three matches. Hence, it has been very surprising for fans to see a batter of his calibre failing to score big runs in the 50-over format. Now, ahead of the tournament, Suryakumar Yadav himself claimed the ODI format as the most challenging for him on the 'Follow the Blues' Show on Star Sports.

“At least I am trying to maintain the same intent and approach.” - Suryakumar Yadav

Yadav said: "I will try and perform the role assigned to me. This is one format I am really looking to do well. Everyone keeps saying that my T20 is going well but why can't I crack the ODI code? That's the exact word but I am practicing. I feel this is the most challenging format. You need to play all three formats in one – first with patience, then strike rotation and hit towards the end like T20 type."

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The star Mumbai Indians (MI) batter even said that he has been having chats with Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and head coach Rahul Dravid regarding it. "I have been speaking with Rahul sir, Rohit, and Virat so hopefully I will 'crack this code' starting this tournament. At least I am trying to maintain the same intent and approach. That shouldn't change, but I'm trying to play more according to the situation. For example, if I am coming to bat in the 30th over, I can't play like a T20I," he further added. However, he vowed to play his natural game in every situation.

"I always play in top gear. I am always excited when waiting for my turn to bat. Even if I get out the first ball, it's fine, but my preparation in the dugout and my planning make my heart-rate go high. You must have seen whenever a wicket falls, I run out to the middle. It's because I like that because I feel that if my heart rate is already high, it is the best time for me to hit my stride. And then when I hit a couple of boundaries and get some runs, then I feel like yes, this is my day and I'm in the zone," Suryalumar Yadav concluded.

Here is how fans have reacted:

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