'Tough To Move On From World Cup Final Defeat But Series Win vs Australia Was Big Boost': Suryakumar Yadav Ahead Of SA T20Is

'Tough To Move On From World Cup Final Defeat But Series Win vs Australia Was Big Boost': Suryakumar Yadav Ahead Of SA T20Is

India had beaten Australia 4-1 in the five-match T20I series at home prior to their departure to South Africa.

PTIUpdated: Saturday, December 09, 2023, 07:38 PM IST
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Suryakumar Yadav on Saturday admitted that the heart-breaking World Cup final defeat is a tough one to move on from, but the Indian captain termed the recent T20 series win over Australia as a big boost for the team ahead of the South Africa tour.

India had beaten Australia 4-1 in the five-match series at home prior to their departure to South Africa.

"The World Cup defeat was a disappointment, and it is tough to move on from it. But the series win against Australia was a big boost even though it came in a different format," said Suryakumar here on the eve of the first T20 against South Africa.

Surya asks his team to 'play fearless cricket' vs SA

Suryakumar, who is captaining the side in the absence of injured Hardik Pandya, was delighted with India's performance against the Aussies and exhorted the team to play "fearless cricket" against the Proteas in the upcoming three-match T20 series.

"The players put their hands up against Australia and came up with fearless cricket, and we need to play the same against South Africa. I just told them (players) to do exactly what they do in franchise cricket," he said.

Indian team combination decided

Suryakumar did not give a peep into India's combination for the tour opener, but said they have zeroed in on it internally.

"We have the combination in mind. We know who are going to open tomorrow, and perhaps, will take a final call after the practice session today. Yes, we have enough sixth bowler options in this side to bank upon," he said.

The 33-year-old said he enjoyed captaining the team.

"I am enjoying it. It is all about keeping the players together and this is a fine group of players."

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