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5th T20I: Surya The Batter Went Missing Somewhere, He Will Be Back Stronger, Says Yadav

T20 World Cup: After India clinched a 3-1 T20I series win over South Africa through a 30-run victory in the fifth game, skipper Suryakumar Yadav admitted his own batting form went missing during the series but promised with absolute honesty that he would come back stronger with the bat in future. In the series, Suryakumar managed scores of 12, 5, 12 and 5, raising serious concerns over his form ahead of next years T20 World Cup. At the same time, he expressed satisfaction at Indias overall performance in T20Is this year, though he couldnt score a single fifty. Maybe the only thing we couldnt quite manage was finding Surya the batter. I think he went missing somewhere! But hell be back stronger. As a team, Im really happy. Whenever we were in trouble, someone always put their hand up and pulled us through. As captain, thats very satisfying, he said in the post-match presentation ceremony. Reflecting on the teams approach in the series win, Suryakumar highlighted the emphasis on consistency and intent. From the start of the series, we wanted to stick to a particular brand of cricket and we did exactly that. We didnt try to do anything different. We wanted to express ourselves in all departments and the results are right there in front of everyone. This is something we felt was missing in our last few series. This is exactly how we wanted to bat, once someone gets going, they dont stop. We wanted that relentless intent, and today it worked beautifully, he said. Suryakumar also explained the tactical use of Jasprit Bumrah and praised Washington Sundars contribution with the ball upfront. Yes, we wanted to try something different. The plan was to use Bumrah in one over in the powerplay, control the middle phase after drinks and then have him ready for the death overs. Washi stepped up brilliantly today and took responsibility. We were under pressure at times, we were challenged, but this game is about how you respond and the boys did really well. Its been challenging but a very good series. We did almost everything we wanted to, he added. South Africa skipper Aiden Markram said a chase of 232 always needed perfect things, but felt the experience of playing the T20I series will prove to be valuable in their World Cup preparation. Chasing 232 was always going to need a near-perfect effort. Quinny and the top three set it up really well for us and we were right in the contest. But in the middle overs, we just couldnt quite maintain that momentum. Still, theres plenty to take away - lessons well learn as a group. With quite a few World Cup games being played here, Im sure this experience will prove valuable. It was challenging, definitely. We were asked some tough questions. Thats a good thing because now we have a clearer idea of whats required if we want to lift the World Cup. We faced a quality Indian side that played really well, and credit to them. But we also looked inward, identified areas to improve, and the lessons weve learned over these two weeks are invaluable, he elaborated. Still, theres plenty to take away - lessons well learn as a group. With quite a few World Cup games being played here, Im sure this experience will prove valuable. It was challenging, definitely. We were asked some tough questions. Also Read: Live Cricket Score I think now weve got a lot of answers. Heading into the World Cup, things will definitely be more structured. Whatever we do, itll be with one goal in mind - giving ourselves the best chance to lift that trophy. Article Source: IANS