After waiting for quite some time, Suryakumar Yadav finally got the chance to make his international debut. He had received his maiden India call-up after witnessing three very successful outings in the latest editions of the IPL where he scored in excess of 400 runs each time. Along with him though his Mumbai Indians teammate, Ishan Kishan too got an opportunity to make his debut. The youngster had ended the IPL 2021 as the leading run-getter for MI and the fifth-highest overall.
Ishan was given the opportunity to open the batting alongside KL Rahul as Rohit Sharma is still resting while Shikhar Dhawan has been dropped from the second T20I. Though both the players have waited for a long time to get an opportunity, the debate as to whether they fit in the scheme of things for the T20 World Cup later this year still remains.
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While fans are extremely happy with the inclusion of both the players it remains to be seen if they can perform at the highest level. If they are able to replicate their IPL form the team management will definitely be spoilt for choices. While Yadav is playing in the middle order, Kishan is going to be opening the batting. The Indian middle-order did have one spot of concern but Shreyas Iyer’s inning in the first T20I puts him a touch ahead of the rest.
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Experts, as well as fans, are super excited to see the duo get going. They have huge expectations on their shoulders and it would be interesting to see if they can live up to the hype. While the T20 World Cup is still far away their main aim would be to help India win the second T20I.
Here are the best tweets:
What a day for these two! 💙
Good luck, boys! 🤝#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians #INDvENG @surya_14kumar @ishankishan51 @BCCI pic.twitter.com/OjFn79Czuu
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 14, 2021
Goodluck youngistan @surya_14kumar @ishankishan51 #DEBUT
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 14, 2021
It’s a matter of pride when someone gets an opportunity to represent their country. Both @surya_14kumar and @ishankishan51 earned their spot through sheer performances. Hopefully they will play to their potential and contribute in tonight’s game. Good luck👍 #IndvEng pic.twitter.com/y35J8ifGZ1
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 14, 2021
I see @BCCI have taken the advice & got more @mipaltan players involved … Very smart move … #INDvsENG
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 14, 2021
Mumbai Indians now won't be retaining Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan as they'll retain Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya as the 3 Indian capped players.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 14, 2021
Hardik Pandya
Bumrah
Krunal Pandya
Markande
Rahul Chahar
Suryakumar Yadav
Ishan KishanThe amount of players breaking into the Indian team through Mumbai Indians continues.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 14, 2021
Keen to see Ishan Kishan open tonight! 😍 #INDvENG
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) March 14, 2021
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