Short of phrases to explain Suryakumar Yadav’s innings: Rohit Sharma

India skipper Rohit Sharma stated he was misplaced for phrases that will appropriately describe Suryakumar Yadav’s 26-ball 68 towards Hong Kong within the Asia Cup on Wednesday.

Suryakumar smashed six sixes and as many fours in his scorching knock to carry India to 192 for 2, sufficient to safe a 40-run win and a spot within the Super 4 stage of the match.

“The kind of innings he played today, the words will be short,” Rohit stated on the post-match presentation.

“We have seen that with him from time to time. He comes up with suck sorts of knocks. He simply comes out and bats fearlessly which is what the workforce expects from him.

“Some of the shots he played today, those are not written anywhere in the book. It was very pleasing to watch. Shot selection was also crucial. We know he can play all around the park,” Rohit was all reward for Surya.

India have been off to a sedate starting and each their openers Rohit and KL Rahul did not convert their begins.

But Virat Kohli held the innings collectively, scoring his first worldwide half-century (59 not out from 44 balls) in additional than six months, at the same time as Suryakumar supplied the much-needed impetus within the back-10. The duo put collectively 98 runs in an unbroken third-wicket stand.

Suryakumar batted at No 4, days after Ravindra Jadeja performed a match-winning knock after being promoted to the identical place.

“We have additionally knowledgeable the group about this (flexibility within the batting order) as nicely. Most of the fellows are able to take the chance and be able to bat wherever required.

“That’s the flexibility we need. We’ll take those chances. We are going to try and use the right match-ups,” Rohit stated.

Asked about his wide selection of pictures, Suryakumar stated a few of them have been pre-determined.

“Some of them (shots) were pre-determined, this format is all about what you think and how you prepare before you go out to bat,” Suryakumar stated after being adjudged participant of the match.

“I felt the wicket was a bit slow. My plan was clear. My role was to go in and take the tempo up and just express myself, I just loved it.” On adapting to completely different positions, he stated: “You (have) got to be flexible, you should be equipped to bat at any number, and I have opened as well. I have batted at all number. I really enjoyed it.”