How Suryakumar Yadav ditched the sweep shot and made his first ODI fifty in 18 months
Suryakumar Yadav batting against Australia in the first ODI in Mohali. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
Suryakumar Yadav feisty fifty was a testament to his mental toughness and he has shown the world that he can not only drive a swanky sports car on an expressway but knows how to drive a hatchback in crazy city traffic. Surya swallowed his ego, played straighter, and showed he can be the finisher India are looking at No 6. (READ MORE)
Mohammed Shami on getting rest ahead of WTC final
Mohammed Shami claimed a career-best five for 51 against Australia. EXPRESS PHOTO by Kamleshwar Singh
After making a statement with his five-wicket haul in the first ODI against Australia in Mohali, the pacer said: “When you build a team, a coach has a role to rotate players and based on the situation, it is decided. You have seen we have got results due to rotation and I believe before the World Cup, you shouldn’t put too much workload by playing back-to-back games, and it’s going well, and we are getting good results.” (READ MORE)
Mohammed Shami’s coach on his wrist position
Mohammed Shami after taking 5 wickets during the 1st ODI against Australia. (Express Photo by Kamleshwar Singh)
Mohali is certainly not Edgbaston or Manchester and over the years, it has turned into one of the flattest tracks in the country. Friday was no exception as on a batting-friendly surface, Shami swung the ball both ways and sent a timely reminder as to why he should be starting every game at the World Cup. (READ MORE)
India vs Australia 2nd ODI tip-off XI
Mohammed Siraj, Shardul Thakur and Mitchell Starc from left to right. (FILE)
India will take on Australi in the second ODI at the Holkar Stadium in Indore on Sunday. The hosts with a clinical victory on Friday lead the three-match ODI series 1-0. While there have been a lot of positives for India there are still a few questions to be answered especially the form of Shreyas Iyer which is turning out to be a bit of a concern now. (READ MORE)
