De Villiers says Suryakumar wants ‘mindset swap’ to copy T20 type in ODIs
AB de Villiers feels that India batter Suryakumar Yadav, the world’s No. 1 T20I batter, wants a slight tweak in his mindset so as to replicate his success within the 50-over format.
Suryakumar, who has managed to carry onto his spot in India’s squad for the upcoming World Cup, averages solely 24.33 in ODIs, with solely two half-centuries in 24 innings with a strike-rate of 101.38. Suryakumar himself has referred to those numbers as “really bad”.
“You guys know I’m a big fan (of Surya). He plays in a similar manner to how I used to play, but in ODIs, he hasn’t cracked it yet,” de Villiers mentioned on his YouTube channel. “It is a tiny little mind switch that he’s got to make, and he’s got all the ability and capabilities that he needs to do that.
“I’m very relieved to see SKY within the World Cup squad, I’m very pleased about it. I hope he will get this chance on this World Cup. Looking on the steadiness of the Indian squad, he won’t begin, however a World Cup is an extended event. So let’s examine what occurs then.”
‘Home pressure will be India’s big obstacle’
De Villiers additionally mentioned that one of the simplest ways for Rohit Sharma‘s workforce to strategy the World Cup is to “go fearless” in their bid to replicate their 2011 home ODI World Cup win.
“I believe India’s squad is unimaginable, actually, actually sturdy,” he said. “The solely fear I’ve for India is enjoying at residence. They performed in India, they received. There might be enormous stress. That’s the one huge impediment for my part.
“But if they can get rid of that and just free themselves up, I see no problem for India. Control what you can control. But go fearless. Fearless is the word I’m looking for the Indian squad. If they can do that, they’ll go a long way and most probably lift that trophy.”
Asked about Sanju Samson‘s exclusion from the World Cup squad, De Villiers mentioned: “I don’t have to say much about him. We know what he’s capable of.
“I’ve been on the receiving finish for Royal Challengers Bangalore, watching him rating 92 not out at the Chinnaswamy. The ball was flying far and wide. He’s additionally received the traditional cricket recreation and approach the place he performs with a straight bat, performs the ball properly. He’s received a great pull and hook shot.
“He’s got everything in his bag. It’s all in the mind and it’s a matter of adapting to ODI and game plans and the World Cup and the pressure thereof. So yes, two great players.”