Star Indian middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav became the world’s new No. 1 T20I batter on Wednesday (November 2). The 32-year-old has the benefit of his back-to-back amazing performances in the ongoing T20 World Cup 2022. e remained unbeaten on 51 from 25 balls against the Netherlands on October 27 and then played a stunning knock of 68 runs from 40 against South Africa on Sunday.
As a result of his terrific performances, he is now at the top with 863 points to his name. He replaced Mohammad Rizwan from the No. 1 position. He has now slipped to the second position and is 21 points behind SKY.
SKY has been in some terrific form in T20Is in 2022. He has played 27 games so far, where he has amassed 965 runs to his name, which is the second-highest total by any batter in a calendar year in the shortest format of the game.
So grateful for all the love and support, it motivates me to keep working hard.💪 https://t.co/A0TLyebCwU
— Surya Kumar Yadav (@surya_14kumar) November 2, 2022
Meanwhile, social media has been buzzing with amazing reactions and messages for the cricketer on achieving a brilliant feat. From cricketers to fans, everyone is taking to social media to hail the brilliance of SKY. Among many, former Indian cricketer Suresh Raina also took to his social media and wrote a special Tweet for India’s new batting sensation.
In his Tweet, Suresh Raina hailed SKY for becoming the World’s number 1 batter in the shortest format of the game. He wrote: “Congratulations @surya_14kumar on becoming the world’s number-one batsman in T20 internationals. Much worthy of the accomplishment, may you touch even greater heights in the future. Lots of luck and success to you Champion!”
Check out the Tweet:
Congratulations @surya_14kumar on becoming the world’s number-one batsman in T20 internationals. Much worthy of the accomplishment, may you touch even greater heights in the future. Lots of luck and success to you Champion!
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) November 2, 2022
In another Tweet, Suresh Raina also congratulated the Indian cricket team after their impressive win against Bangladesh. He also appreciated Bangladesh’s efforts and for putting up a tough fight. He wrote:
“Congratulations on the massive victory #Teamindia What an intense match it was. India got back in the game with a massive bang, huge credit to all players for coming back stronger. Commendable efforts by the Bangladesh team for putting up a tough fight. #INDvsBAN #T20WorldCup2022”
Check out the Tweet:
Congratulations on the massive victory #Teamindia What an intense match it was. India got back in the game with a massive bang, huge credit to all players for coming back stronger. Commendable efforts by the Bangladesh team for putting up a tough fight. #INDvsBAN #T20WorldCup2022
— Suresh Raina🇮🇳 (@ImRaina) November 2, 2022
