Cricket fans are buzzing after India’s 61-run demolition of Pakistan in Colombo, with Sunil Gavaskar crediting captain Suryakumar Yadav’s sharp ‘game awareness’ for the Sunday success. The legend broke down Surya’s impact in detail.
Gavaskar was impressed by adaptive play. ‘Captain the situation, not just swing hard—that’s Suryakumar’s mantra,’ he said. ‘Leading from the top, he rescued 77/6 vs USA. Against Pakistan at 88/2, his composed 32 till over 19 anchored the innings, valuing ends over explosive SR.’
T20 wisdom, per Gavaskar: Cut dots smartly, respect conditions like pitch and breeze. Avoid wicket-loss in six-chasing frenzy. ‘He’s the awareness guy India needed,’ Gavaskar beamed.
Toss to Pakistan meant fielding, but 175/7 overwhelmed them—Ishan Kishan 77 (40b), Suryakumar 32, Dube 27, Varma 25. Pakistan 114 (18 overs). Wickets: Bumrah, Pandya, Axar, Chakaravarthy (2); Kuldeep, Varma (1). Kishan POTM.
Suryakumar’s reign hints at tactical evolution, blending flair with foresight for trophy hunts.