Danish Kaneria, the ex-Pakistan spinner recently stated that Team India batter Suryakumar Yadav deserves to be given consistent opportunities in international cricket.
Speaking on his official YouTube channel on Friday, Danish Kaneria suggested that Suryakumar Yadav has more maturity when compared to Shreyas Iyer. He urged the Indian team management to back Suryakumar Yadav and give him regular chances in playing XI.
Danish Kaneria Reckons It Would Be Unfair If Suryakumar Yadav Isn’t Given Enough Opportunities
The former spinner Danish Kaneria pointed out that Shreyas Iyer needs to up his game if he wants to retain his place in the side. He opined that the right-hander must come up with consistent performances to carve a niche for himself in the team’s star-studded batting lineup.
Danish Kaneria said: “There have been reports indicating that Rahul Dravid believes Shreyas Iyer to be more mature than Suryakumar Yadav. But I don’t agree with Dravid’s thinking. It would be unfair if Suryakumar Yadav doesn’t get enough opportunities at this age. Iyer will have to perform consistently, otherwise, there’s no way that he can retain his place in the side.”
Suryakumar Yadav was ruled out of the recently concluded five-match home T20I series against South Africa due to a forearm injury that he sustained during IPL 2022. He is set to make a comeback on India’s tour of Ireland.
Suryakumar Yadav and Sanju Samson will be making a comeback in India’s playing XI in the opening T20I against Ireland at Malahide on Sunday (June 26). The duo is likely to get into the side in place of Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant – who joined India’s Test side in Leicestershire – in the two-match T20I series.
Shreyas Iyer Managed Just 94 Runs Against Proteas
Shreyas Iyer featured in all five games of the South Africa T20Is. However, he failed to make the most of the opportunities and managed just 94 runs in the white-ball rubber. While Suryakumar Yadav will next be in action against Ireland, Shreyas Iyer will be with the Test team in England to play the rescheduled 5th Test.
India and Ireland are scheduled to lock horns in two T20I matches in Dublin. The series opener is set to be played on Sunday, June 26.
Much-awaited England vs India rescheduled 5th Test will take place during the all-format England tour. The match will conclude India vs England Test series that took place last year. India leads the series 2-1, as the 5th Test was postponed due to Covid-19. The 5th Test begins on July 1 (Friday) at Edgbaston Stadium in Birmingham.