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"Big runs haven’t come": Parthiv Patel takes subtle jab at SKY for lean patch in T20Is

Soumyajit Dutta

Suryakumar Yadav and Parthiv Patel [Source: @ImtanujSingh/X.com]Suryakumar Yadav and Parthiv Patel [Source: @ImtanujSingh/X.com]

Ex-India cricketer Parthiv Patel has voiced a concern regarding India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav, as the batter has been out of runs for a long time. As India is set to face South Africa for the five-match T20I series beginning from December 9, the ex-wicketkeeper batter has urged the top-order batter to get significant runs from his bat.

As Suryakumar Yadav is set to play the series, it is significant to note that his last 50+ score came against Bangladesh back in October 2024. Since then, Yadav has been patchy with the bat.

Parthiv Patel wants Suryakumar Yadav to get big runs

Speaking on Star Sports, Parthiv Patel shared his concern for the skipper after his poor run in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26 as well.

"It is true that if you look at Suryakumar Yadav, the batter, there is a need for runs. He got a start in Australia, and we got some glimpses. We have seen some innings in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy 2025-26 as well, but those big runs haven't come," Parthiv said on Star Sports.

Parthiv then further analysed Suryakumar's high-risk approach and shot selection that led to his early dismissal, while urging him to correct that.

"Talking about the leg-side, the flick is his favourite shot... If we look at his scoring areas, 50% comes from the fine leg in the leg-side region. Most of the shots you hit in those areas are off the balls that are bowled into the stumps. That means you are taking a lot of risk. I feel he should take some time, and if that happens, we will again see him score those runs on the leg side," Parthiv Patel added.

In SMAT, though Suryakumar Yadav scored at an average of 41.25 from his 5 matches, his knocks weren’t very impressive, with no 50+ scores here as well. Though he showed a reflection of consistency throughout the tournament, big scores will be needed if the skipper wants to lead his team through the South African attack.