Champions Trophy 2025: Every player in Indian cricket has his own unique identity, but there are some players whose playing style and specialty make them different from other players. Amidst the preparations for the Champions Trophy, which is going to start from February 19, former Indian team all-rounder Suresh Raina’s statement regarding Indian T20 team captain Suryakumar Yadav is going viral on social media. In fact, he has expressed surprise at Suryakumar not being selected in the team for the Champions Trophy. Raina said that Suryakumar Yadav is the ‘X factor’ of Indian cricket, and he should have been in the team.
Raina told a sports channel, Suryakumar was an important part of the World Cup team. He is a 360 degree player who can score nine runs per over at any stage of the match. He can dominate the opposition team and bat in a different style. If Suryakumar had been in the team, he would have proved to be the X factor. He will be missed. Now the responsibility will be on the top three batsmen who are not in form. Suryakumar is a batsman who can bat at any position.
Raina also said that there is doubt over the fitness of Jasprit Bumrah and Mohammed Shami is returning from injury, in such a situation Mohammed Siraj could have been a better option. Raina believes that this fast bowler from Hyderabad can still make a place in the team. He said, Siraj was looking in different form in Australia, but you can make changes in the team till 12th February. I think if Bumrah is not fully fit then Siraj can come back to the team. Harshit Rana has performed well. He has good pace, good bumper, variation and yorkers. Both he and Arshdeep Singh can bowl in the death overs, but I still think Siraj is a better option if Bumrah is not there.
What did Bumrah say on making Shubman Gill the vice-captain?
Let us tell you that Rohit Sharma will lead the Indian team in the Champions Trophy, while young talented batsman Shubman Gill has been appointed as the vice-captain. Raina called this decision a far-sighted step. He said, Gill has got the vice-captaincy at the right time. He is the next superstar of Indian cricket and has performed remarkably in ODIs. Rohit knows how to groom a young player and what special Gill can do for the team.
Raina said – India can win the title
Raina believes that Rohit Sharma’s team has the potential to become champion. He said, Rohit’s team has the potential. The most important thing will be to prepare the right combination of the team. The pitch in Dubai will be a little slow but our team is capable of winning in any conditions.
Surya has played 37 ODI matches for India.
It is noteworthy that Suryakumar Yadav is known for his explosive batting. He has the ability to hit strokes in any corner of the field. He made his ODI debut for Team India in the year 2021. Since then, he has scored 773 runs in 37 ODI matches, which also includes four half-centuries.
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