I will try and crack the code of 50-over format: Suryakumar

BENGALURU: India’s middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav stated that he would try to crack the code of excelling in the 50-over format ahead of the upcoming Asia Cup, adding that he is having conversations with head coach Rahul Dravid, as well as skipper Rohit Sharma and talismanic batter Virat Kohli in this regard.

“I feel the role which will be given to me, I will try to maintain that role, and if it’s a changed role I will try and do that. But yeah, this is one format in which I’m really looking forward to doing well. Everyone is saying that ‘T20 is going good for me, both are white ball cricket but why I am not able to crack the code in the 50-over format.’ But, I am doing my practice because according to me, this format is the most challenging one,” Suryakumar told Star Sports.

“The reason behind this is because here you have to play like the other 3 formats. First by setting down with calmness and composure, then rotating the strike well, followed by at last the T20 gameplay.

“So, balance is very important in this format, and for that reason, I am doing a lot of practice and also having conversations regarding this with Rahul Sir, Rohit bhai, and Virat bhai. Hopefully, with this tournament going for-ward, I will crack the code,” he added.

The right-handed batter is hopeful that his hard work in the ongoing camp in Bengaluru will help him crack the ODI code in the Asia Cup.

“I am just trying to keep my intent and approach the same at least because it’s very important to stick to your approach when you are playing this sport. But I am trying to play with the situation.”(IANS)

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