Indian batting legend Sunil Gavaskar has an advise for the man leading the squad in the Asia Cup.
He has asked Suryakumar Yadav to give himself a few balls and assess the condition of the pitch before going for those big hits. Yadav has only managed to score 71 runs in the Asia Cup thus far, with a paltry average of 23.66.
“He’s undoubtedly a class player. All I would suggest is that he give himself three or four deliveries in the middle to assess the conditions—check for pace, bounce, or turn. Watching from the dugout and stepping onto the field can feel very different,” Gavaskar told the publication.
“Sometimes, if a batter is ahead, it might seem like there’s nothing in the pitch, but it’s always better to take a few balls to gauge the conditions before playing your natural game,” he added.
He also believes that the tough match against Sri Lanka will help India understand the power of resilience in the face of pressure.
“Facing a tough day before the final can actually be beneficial. It wasn’t a bad day; rather, it was a hard day at the office. The team managed to come through by maintaining their composure in the last few overs while defending the total,” he said.
