South Africa vs India 2023-2024
WATCH: Suryakumar Yadav scolds Arshdeep Singh while getting onto Indian team bus
Suryakumar Yadav won the player of the series award for his epic performances in the final two T20Is.
The Indian team is in South Africa as a big group of young and experienced players. The 3-match T20I series got over as both the teams shifted their focus to ODI cricket. Some seniors of the Indian team are still with the squad to lead the side against the mighty South African team.
Indian batter Suryakumar Yadav has recently been playing T20Is lately and has been in great form, hitting runs easily. On Thursday, December 14, at New Wanderers Stadium in Johannesburg, the 33-year-old displayed his genius by hitting his fourth hundred in the format versus South Africa.
This was the third and last game of the series as India levelled the series. As the team’s skipper, he produced an incredible innings. He managed to hit seven fours as well as eight sixes on route to 100 runs from just 56 balls.
Owing to his brilliant innings, India amassed a formidable 201/7 in the 20 overs that were given to them. They went on to win convincingly by 106 runs and draw the series 1-1. But Suryakumar and Arshdeep Singh were involved in a fascinating event that happened on the team bus following the game.
In a serious debate, Suryakumar is seen raising his finger at Arshdeep. In a video that has gone popular on social media, the skipper might look serious. It’s still unclear what their interaction was about—whether it was sincere resentment or just a lighthearted joke.
Short kalesh b/w Surya kumar yadav and arshdeep singh inside Team bus
pic.twitter.com/JfQeTaIPjO— Ghar Ke Kalesh (@gharkekalesh) December 15, 2023
Suryakumar Yadav posts cryptic tweet after Hardik Pandya gets MI captaincy!
Instagram story of Suryakumar Yadav. pic.twitter.com/LNny1Vqitm
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) December 16, 2023
When Hardik Pandya returned to the franchise in one of the biggest trades in IPL history, there was a huge debate amongst fans. His selection to lead, taking the place of Rohit Sharma, certainly increased the emotions amongst fans.
Suryakumar Yadav has jumped onto the ship, posting a mysterious Instagram story with an emoji of a shattered heart. Given his obvious affection for Rohit, Suryakumar seemed dissatisfied with the MI team’s choice to strip the Indian opener of the captaincy. It seems that his Instagram story is a response to this action.
