'Toh milte hai maidan pe' - Suryakumar Yadav's heartfelt message for fans after bagging T20I cricketer of the year 2022 award

Suryakumar Yadav, the right-handed specialist batter, was chosen as the T20I cricket of the year 2022 on January 25, Friday and taking cognizance of the same, the star took to his social media account to thank the fans for their wishes. Suryakumar came up with a heartwarming message for the fans as he thanked them for wishing him well and being with him right throughout his journey. 

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For the unversed, Suryakumar boasted stupendous records in T20Is in 2022 as the right-handed batter enjoyed a prolific run gathering 1164 runs in 31 matches that he played with two centuries and nine half-centuries to his name. With a high score of 117 and a strike rate of 187.43, the 32-year-old averaged 46.56 in the format last year, becoming a nightmare to bowlers. 

The Indian batter said that he would like to dedicate the award to all of his friends, family and coaches who helped him survive in the sport and eventually soar higher than expected. Suryakumar said that it was because of his fans, it was possible for him to reach the top and get the glory for team India. 

Watch Suryakumar Yadav’s heartfelt message to fans here: 

𝙏𝙝𝙖𝙣𝙠𝙛𝙪𝙡. 𝙂𝙧𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙛𝙪𝙡. 𝘽𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙚𝙙. ♥️ pic.twitter.com/eV4n2r5pyG

— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) January 25, 2023

I want to leave you guys with my biggest learning from the previous year: Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar would hope to improve on his ODI stats after failing against New Zealand, given that there is a 50-over World Cup coming up and his presence would be vital for the Rohit Sharma-led team in the middle overs. If at all the right-handed batter makes a cut to the World Cup squad, one could understand that it might come as a scare for bowlers. 

“Just wanted to come here and say massive thanks to you all. It is an unbelievable feeling. This award is for everyone who's been a part of my journey. My coaches, my family, my friends, my teammates and all you guys are my driving force. Last year was full of blessings. And some unforgetable memories. My favourite one being the first hundred which I got for my country. While the year ended on a personal high note, there were surely some learnings to take,” Suryakumar said in the video that he posted on Twitter. 

“And I want to leave you guys with my biggest learning from the previous year. That was work hard and be honest to yourself. While I talk about the year that has given me so much, I am looking forward to this year and all that is in store for us achieve together. Guys, toh milte hai maidan pe,” he added.