Suryakumar Yadav Aims for Indian Team Comeback After T20 World Cup Disappointment

Former Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav shares his disappointment at being overlooked for the national team after the T20 World Cup. However, his recent explosive performance in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy has reignited his determination to prove himself. Yadav discusses his mental preparation and skills enhancement as he aims to reclaim his spot in the team. With a humorous nod to a popular film, he emphasizes his focus on consistent scoring and contributing to his team's success. Read on to discover more about his journey and aspirations.

By Narendra Chaudhary Nov 14, 2026, 23:50 IST

Suryakumar Yadav's Determination to Return to the National Team

Kolkata (West Bengal) [India], November 14: Former Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed his disappointment at not being selected for India's upcoming series following their T20 World Cup victory and the recent captaincy changes.

Despite this setback, Yadav's resolve to represent India has intensified, as he is keen to demonstrate his capabilities and reclaim his spot in the national squad.

He made a remarkable comeback to competitive cricket during the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy's opening day, scoring an impressive 60 runs off just 21 balls against Hyderabad.

This match marked his first appearance since the IPL in May, where he hit six fours and five sixes, leading his team to a convincing seven-wicket win and successfully chasing down a target of 173 runs with 41 balls remaining.

Yadav showcased his explosive batting style, achieving a striking rate of 285.71 at the Jadavpur University Campus 2nd Ground in Kolkata.

Reflecting on his feelings after the World Cup win, he stated, "Winning the [T20] World Cup makes you hopeful for selection in the next series. It's a significant achievement, especially at home, which is rare. While I felt great about our victory, the selectors must have had their reasons for the changes. Naturally, I was disappointed. If you don't feel sad about such things, how can you channel that into passion? My desire to play for India is reignited, and I aim to impress the selectors again," he shared after the match.

Yadav emphasized his commitment to returning to the Indian team, mentioning that he has been focusing on both his mental approach and cricketing skills, maintaining discipline towards his goal.

"My goal is clear – I want to make a comeback. With the aim of playing for India, I am working diligently and batting with discipline. I've been refining various aspects of my mental game and skills," he noted.

During his explosive innings, Yadav hit such powerful sixes that the ball had to be replaced four times. All of these maximums were struck with his straight bat, flying between long-on and the straight boundary, while national selector SS Das observed from the sidelines.

When asked if his performance was a signal to the selectors, Suryakumar humorously referenced a scene from the Hindi film MS Dhoni: The Untold Story, saying, "In the movie, his friends advised him to hit sixes where the selectors are seated. That was my strategy today. It would have been great if the selectors were near the straight boundary. My focus is on scoring consistently and contributing to the team's success. I'm enjoying this exciting format and want to play freely," he joked.