India vs England 2021: “We can’t rely on one or two innings” – VVS Laxman says Suryakumar Yadav won’t get into the playing XI for ODIs


India vs England 2021: “We can’t rely on one or two innings” – VVS Laxman says Suryakumar Yadav won’t get into the playing XI for ODIs

VVS Laxman and Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav has taken to international cricket like a duck to water. The flamboyant right-handed batsman came into his own in his debut T20I series against England by coming up with two important knocks to help his side to victories. His performances when under pressure that had him score runs at a quick pace were of huge help to India. Suryakumar was rewarded with a spot in the ODI squad for the three-match series that begins tomorrow.

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However, his place in the ODI playing XI will not be guaranteed due to the fact that the likes of Shikhar Dhawan, Shreyas Iyer and KL Rahul could be preferred ahead of him leading to him having to wait for his chances. Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman addressed the same and stated that the Mumbai batsman will have to wait.

VVS Laxman speaks on Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav

VVS Laxman spoke on the Star Sports show Cricket Connected about Suryakumar Yadav and said, “I actually don’t know whether he will get to play in the playing XI and that’s the depth in this Indian team. Whether you take Test, one-day or T20I cricket, Suryakumar Yadav doesn’t get into the playing XI just because there are others who have performed exceedingly well in international cricket.”

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“Yes, he’s in form, but I would definitely go with players, who have shown that consistency in international cricket. So, for me, he won’t get into the playing XI in the first ODI,” he added.

Stating that Shreyas Iyer would be his pick for the ODIs, Laxman said, “Suryakumar Yadav is also someone who has got the talent, but with experience, I feel Shreyas Iyer will be my pick ahead of Suryakumar Yadav. Because we just can’t rely on one or two innings and we cannot really discount Shreyas Iyer’s performances in international cricket.”

The first ODI begins tomorrow at 1:30 PM IST.

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