‘I just don’t think he’s gonna do it’ -Former Australia cricketer baffled by Suryakumar Yadav’s inclusion in India’s Asia Cup squad

With just a few days left for the Asia Cup, the Men in Blue are gearing up to win the title. Notably, Team India is one of the most successful teams in the Asia Cup after winning the title seven times. Notably, the Indian Cricket Board squad has marked notable comebacks, surprise inclusions, and omissions. Meanwhile, speaking on the same subject, former Australia cricketer Tom Moody feels star batter Suryakumar Yadav was lucky enough to make it to the Asia Cup squad despite having poor performances in ODIs.

In addition, the former right-handed batter says he loves to watch India batter in T20Is, but he has yet to make an impression in the 50-over format. Moreover, the 57-year-old cricketer called Suryakumar Yadav the genius in T20Is but expressed disappointment at his inclusion in Rohit Sharma’s side for the major tournament.

The player that I think is lucky to be in that side is Suryakumar Yadav: Tom Moody

“The player that I think is lucky to be in that side is Suryakumar Yadav. I know that he’s a player that we all love to watch, but he is yet to really master the 50-over game. I think he’s played over 20 matches now and at a very modest return. He’s a genius in T20 cricket. But the 50-over cricket is a completely different format, and he’s yet to really crack the code for that. You know, I just don’t think he’s gonna do it at the last minute,” Tom Moody said on Star Sports.

Furthermore, the former Sunrisers Hyderabad coach says India’s young batter, Yashasvi Jaiswal, or any wrist spinner (Yuzvendra Chahal), should be there instead of Suryakumar Yadav owing to their great performances.

“And to me, there are better options. Uh, available. Uh, I would have much rather seen a younger player like a Jaiswal in that side. Or take that position, and play a wrist spinner. Um, you know another wrist spinner,” he added further.