IPL 2020: ‘He’s a real class act,’ Tom Moody lauds Suryakumar Yadav after the tournament

Tom Moody and Suryakumar Yadav

Mumbai Indians batsman Suryakumar Yadav impressed all with his consistent performance during the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2020. Batting at number three for his side, the 30-year old smashed 480 runs in 16 matches, averaging 40. Yadav played a crucial role in his side’s fifth title victory in the history of the tournament, finishing as the third-highest run-getter for them.

Former Australia cricketer Tom Moody also appreciated the MI player after his impressive season in IPL 2020. The 55-year old was also left shocked after Yadav was not picked for the national team.

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“Suryakumar Yadav from Mumbai Indians, coming at No. 3, it is just mind-blowing to think that this guy has not represented his country. He bats with great grace, control and he seems to do it without breaking a sweat. To me, he’s a real class act,” Moody said during a show on ESPNCricinfo.

Gautam Gambhir picks Suryakumar Yadav as his ‘Player of the Tournament’

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Former Indian cricketer Gautam Gambhir also hailed Suryakumar Yadav for his stroke-making ability during IPL 2020. The left-hander called him a ‘class’ player for the way he scored runs for the season winners Mumbai Indians.

“My player of the tournament would be Suryakumar Yadav because he batted at No. 3 which is a very crucial position and the way he batted. It’s not only about runs, but it’s also not because he is part of a champion team. It’s just the way he got those runs – with fluency. It was just sheer class, and that’s why he is the player for me,” said Gautam Gambhir on ESPNCricinfo.

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