Suryakumar Yadav Opens Up On That Iconic Catch, Bond With Kohli And Dravid's Motivation
In a candid conversation, star Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav reflected on India's momentous T20 World Cup triumph in the Caribbean and what it meant for him and the team. The match-winning catch against South Africa that sealed the deal for Men in Blue still gives him goosebumps.
It had been a sleepless night for Suryakumar as he was still coming to terms with the magnitude of India's achievement, ending their long wait for an ICC trophy. As messages continued pouring in, he said it was a dream come true to be part of the tournament winning team.
The right-hander spoke highly about captain Rohit Sharma's leadership and motivation that held the team together during crunch moments. He further shed light on Rahul Dravid's important role in creating a comfortable environment for players to express themselves.
On his mesmerizing boundary catch of David Miller, Suryakumar stated it was outcome of focus on fielding sessions. He further credited his changed diet and fitness regimen for maintaining balance on the ropes.
The Mumbai batter also threw light on his chemistry with Virat Kohli while batting and how he ensures matching the former captain's intensity during training. He aims to replicate the catch moment from the recent world cup triumph in next edition.
In the end, Suryakumar expresses hope to continue the winning momentum and bring more cheers to the nation in future. The iconic World Cup triumph has already given players and fans memories to cherish for lifetime.