Zaheer Khan applauds Suryakumar Yadav, says he managed himself well
Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan kishan
|| India Correspondent ||
Suryakumar Yadav has been going through a purple patch and he certainly has a dream debut for India as well in the recently-concluded series against England. However, Mumbai Indians mentor Zaheer Khan feels that his instant success in international cricket came because of his great attitude.
Notably, after having a stunning IPL for MI last year, Suryakumar Yadav didn't make it to the India squad for the Australia tour but grabbed his opportunity with both hands in the T20 Internationals against England as well.
"With Surya, what stands out is his consistency in last three IPLs, and domestic circuit as well. He is someone who thoroughly deserved this chance and he has worked very hard, and at times you have to be patient, at times opportunity doesn’t come even when you are performing," Zaheer Khan said during an interaction "Twitter Space With Zak" organised by the Mumbai Indians.
"That’s something that was happening with Surya and he managed himself very well…And people around him also have been telling him that you have to be patient and just keep doing what you have been doing and it showed in his approach when he started. “It was like a dream coming true and he grabbed the opportunity with both hands, and showed how determined he was to make it to that level, and win matches for India," he further added.
However, not only Yadav but his Mumbai Indians teammates Ishan Kishan too made his T20I debut for India alongside Krunal Pandya, who made his ODI debut as well. Even before too Mumbai gave a lot of quality players like Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and a few as well.
"It's a proud feeling that your players are representing India at the highest level, doing so well. All the players that we (MI) have, all of them have contributed and Surya has been waiting for his opportunity for the longest time. Ishan and Krunal who made his ODI debut having played a great Vijay Hazare tournament,” the former left arm speedster said. “…he (Surya) got his reward for all the hard work and all these players exciting talents. as cricketers, you always want to play at the highest level, in some way or the other, IPL has been that platform. Our team has been happy to provide that platform for players to take advantage," he concluded.
The next edition of IPL will begin next month.
