The rise of Surykaumar Yadav has been steady. While he did make a name for himself with some brisk knocks for the Kolkata Knight Riders, it has been his time at the Mumbai Indians where the flamboyant right hander has realised his potential. Following his exploits for the five-time champions in the Indian Premier League, SKY was given the elusive India cap for the T20I series against England not too long ago.
One of the most stylish batsmen going around, Suryakumar Yadav has the ability to play shots all across the ground which makes for pleasant viewing. His trademark extra cover drive has been a signature of his career so far. During a recent video posted by the Mumbai Indians, SKY revealed what he does to always keep his focus on the game.
He spilled the beans stating that he has written 'WTB' (Watch the Ball) all over the bat so that whenever he faces a ball he gets a reminder that seeing the ball is the most important thing. He also revealed what motivates him to keep doing well over the years.
“If I run two continuously on successive deliveries, I get tired and end up playing a loose shot the next ball. So to remind me of that situation, I just write ‘Watch the Ball’ that’s it. People used to say that you have become childish and all, I reply okay doesn’t matter. I am not here to please anyone,” Surya said.
“I just need to think what the situation is. That time I just watch the ball and react according to what’s happening out there and not thinking that what he is going to bowl or I need to play this stroke or something like that. So it keeps me in the present,” Suryakumar quipped.
In all likelihood, Surykumar Yadav will be a part of the limited overs squad for the tour of Sri Lanka and he will definitely look to make a strong case for himself for selection in the T20 World Cup squad. With several frontline players not being part of the series, it will give a huge opportunity to SKY to make sure that he makes the No 3 position his very own.