Throughout his incredible career with the Mumbai Indians since 2018, Suryakumar Yadav has become a household name. He has established himself as a vital member of the batting lineup and is seen as the team’s future leader.
He was able to establish himself in the Indian white-ball team and get to the top of the IC batting rankings in the format because to his valiant efforts at MI. But before he was let away, Suryakumar was a member of the Kolkata Knight Riders lineup from 2014 to 2017. When former captain Gautam Gambhir reflects on the two IPL titles won by KKR during that time, he named the star player from India his greatest regret.
KKR featured Suryakumar Yadav from 2014 to 2017.
In 2012, Suryakumar began his IPL career with the Mumbai Indians, appearing in just one match before being cut loose the following year. He was signed by KKR in 2014, and he won the championship in his first campaign there. The right-handed batter scored 608 runs in 54 games during his four-year tenure with the team, although the majority of those runs were scored as a lower middle order hitter.
Finding and showcasing the greatest potential is the responsibility of a leader. If there’s one thing I regret from my seven years as captain, it’s that neither I nor the squad were able to fully utilise Suryakumar Yadav. And combinations were the key to the cause. At No. 3, you may only play one person. As a leader, you also need to consider the other ten players in the starting lineup. Although he was just as excellent at No. 7, he would have been far more effective at No. 3, he said.
He was a team player as well. A good player may be anyone, but becoming a team player takes skill. Playing him at No. 6 or 7 or benching him, he was constantly grinning and eager to contribute to the squad. He went on, “That’s why we named him vice captain.”
Former Indian cricketer and Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Gautam Gambhir has admitted that his “sole regret in seven years of captaincy” is not recognizing the immense potential of Suryakumar.
Yadav during his tenure with the franchise. Reflecting on his time leading KKR in the IPL, Gambhir expressed that the team failed to fully utilize and nurture Yadav’s talent, which has now blossomed into one of the most explosive batting styles in modern cricket.
Suryakumar, who was part of KKR for several seasons, primarily played a supporting role in the middle order, often overshadowed by more established players. Gambhir acknowledged that had KKR given him a more prominent role or better opportunities.
Yadav’s talent could have flourished much earlier. “Looking at where he is now, it’s clear we missed a golden chance to maximize his potential,” Gambhir admitted in a candid interview.
Since moving to Mumbai Indians and later representing Team India, Suryakumar Yadav has risen to become one of the world’s best T20 players, known for his 360-degree stroke play and consistency. Gambhir’s statement highlights the importance of identifying and backing young talent in competitive leagues like the IPL.
While Gambhir’s tenure as KKR captain is celebrated for its two IPL titles, this revelation underscores the challenges captains face in player development. It also serves as a testament to Yadav’s resilience and determination to make his mark on the cricketing world.
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