Finally rewarded for his consistency, prolific Mumbai batsman Suryakumar Yadav described his feeling as “surreal”, a day after he earned a maiden India call-up for the upcoming T20I collection towards England.
Suryakumar was ignored for the limited-overs matches in Australia late final 12 months regardless of a wonderful IPL, leaving many within the Indian cricket fraternity shocked.
“The feeling is surreal,” tweeted Surya alongside together with his image on the DY Patil Stadium.
The feeling is surreal🇮🇳🧿❤️ pic.twitter.com/RccRbyYpx4
— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) February 21, 2021
The 30-year-old Mumbai batsman, who has been a relentless performer within the Indian Premier League for his franchise Mumbai Indians and in addition within the home circuit, was rewarded for his performances on Saturday.
Surya, who has captained Mumbai in Ranji Trophy and different home tournaments, has performed 77 first-class matches and amassed 5,326 runs.
Some former India cricketers additionally took to Twitter to specific their satisfaction on the right-handed batsman’s choice within the nationwide staff.
“So good to finally @surya_14kumar in Team India. Good Luck,” wrote veteran off-spinner Harbhajan Singh.
So good to lastly @surya_14kumar in Team India 👏👏 Good luck
— Harbhajan Turbanator (@harbhajan_singh) February 20, 2021
“Finally the wait is over for @surya_14kumar congratulations buddy. Goodluck @ishankishan51 @rahultewatia02 for your debut guys,” stated former India seamer Irfan Pathan.
Finally the wait is over for @surya_14kumar congratulations buddy. Goodluck @ishankishan51 @rahultewatia02 to your debut guys
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) February 20, 2021
India are scheduled to play England in 5 T20 Internationals after the conclusion of the continued four-match Test collection.