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Suryakumar Yadav Says ODI Cricket 'Never Clicked' After Leading India to T20 World Title

He says the 50-over game's shifting demands never suited him.

Overview

  • Speaking to PTI, Suryakumar Yadav called ODIs a challenging format that requires batting in three distinct ways during an innings.
  • He said he tried to make ODIs work for him but "nothing happened there," noting that T20 cricket fits his game.
  • His ODI record stands at 773 runs in 37 matches at an average of 25.77 and a strike rate of 105.03, with four half-centuries.
  • His last ODI was the 2023 World Cup final in Ahmedabad, where he scored 18 off 28 as India lost to Australia.
  • Reports alongside his remarks note Shubman Gill has replaced Rohit Sharma as ODI captain and is still seeking a first series win after losses to Australia and New Zealand.