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Suryakumar Yadav Marks 5 Years in Int'l Cricket With Emotional Tribute

India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has completed five years in international cricket, marking the anniversary with an emotional message on social media. He made his debut against England in 2021 and has since risen to become a linchpin of India's T20I side, amassing over 3200 runs. Yadav recently led India to a historic third T20 World Cup title, defending the championship on home soil. His journey is notable as he is the first Indian to debut in all three formats after turning 30.

Key Points: Suryakumar Yadav's 5-Year Journey: From Debut to T20 World Cup Glory

  • Completed 5 years in int'l cricket
  • Led India to 2024 T20 World Cup title
  • Third-highest Indian T20I run-scorer
  • Named ICC T20I Cricketer of the Year 2022
  • Holds 80.76% win rate as T20I captain
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India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav completes five years in international cricket, shares emotional message

India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav celebrates five years in international cricket, reflecting on his debut, World Cup win, and record-breaking journey.

"Wearing the India jersey is a feeling I can still never fully put into words. - Suryakumar Yadav"

New Delhi, March 14

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav completed five years in international cricket on Saturday. The Indian skipper, who led Men in Blue to their third T20 World Cup title, said, 'Wearing the India jersey is a feeling I can still never fully put into words."

Sharing a video about his journey in international cricket on X, Yadav wrote, "5 years ago, a dream turned into reality. Wearing the India jersey is a feeling I can still never fully put into words. Here's to many more memories that we're going to create, for team India."

Surya made his international debut on March 14, 2021, at the age of 30 years and 181 days. It was a bilateral T20I match against England at Ahmedabad, the same venue where he led Team India to win a T20 World Cup. India became the first side to win three T20 World Cup titles, defend their title and win a T20 World Cup on home soil.

The flamboyant right-hand batter did not get batting in his debut match, but when he came to the crease in the fourth T20I match against England in that series, he hit Jofra Archer for a six, facing his first delivery in international cricket.

The journey has been a remarkable one for the Indian skipper after that. In the last five years, he has made 3272 T20I runs in 113 matches with the help of four centuries and 25 half-centuries. He is the third in the list of the leading run-scorers for India in the shortest format, only after Rohit Sharma (4231) and Virat Kohli (4188).

He made his ODI debut on July 18, 2021, against Sri Lanka in Colombo, and his Test debut against Australia in Nagpur in 2023, making him the first Indian to debut in all three formats after turning 30.

The 35-year-old was also named the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year 2022 just a year after making his international debut.

He made 242 runs in the recently concluded T20 World Cup, where India clinched the title. He was also a part of the Rohit Sharma-led side, which won the last T20 World Cup in Barbados. Surya's brilliant catch of David Miller near the boundary in the final against South Africa sealed the game for the Men in Blue.

Suryakumar was given the leadership role in T20I despite not leading any major side in any franchise cricket. He has led India in 52 T20Is, where India won 42 matches and lost only eight. Two matches ended without a result. As a skipper, he has a winning percentage of 80.76 in T20I cricket.

- ANI

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Priya S
His story is so inspiring for late bloomers everywhere. To debut at 30 and become the ICC T20I Player of the Year the very next year is phenomenal. That catch in the final... my heart stopped! Wishing him many more years of such brilliance.
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Rohit P
Respect. 80% win rate as a captain without any prior major leadership experience in IPL? That's some sharp cricket brain. He reads the game so well. Hope he continues to lead us in T20Is for a long time.
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Sarah B
As a cricket fan living abroad, Surya's rise has been amazing to watch. He brought a new, fearless dimension to India's middle order. That 360-degree game is pure entertainment. Congratulations on 5 years!
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Vikram M
A small note of caution amidst the praise. While his T20I record is stellar, we need to see more consistency from him in ODIs, especially with the 2025 Champions Trophy and 2027 WC on the horizon. Hope he translates this form there too.
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Kavya N
Emotional message indeed! "Wearing the India jersey..." gives me goosebumps every time. He plays with so much passion. That video of his journey must be something. Here's to creating many more memories, Captain! 🏆

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