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Published 19:29 IST, November 13th 2024

'He Controls Emotions, Mentally Strong': Arshdeep Goes Gaga On Suryakumar Yadav's Captaincy Skills

India pacer Arshdeep Singh opened up on his admiration for T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav and his captaincy skills, saying that he gets to learn a lot from him.

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Suryakumar Yadav, Arshdeep Singh | Image: BCCI
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Team India has pulled off some strong outings in the T20Is, courtesy of Suryakumar Yadav 's captaincy. Ever since he was handed the reins over Rohit Sharma , the Indian batter has done a great job in terms of leading a team filled with relatively young players towards glory. SKY's captaincy has received a lot of praise, and Arshdeep is keen to learn while being under Surya's tutelage.

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Arshdeep Singh Applauds T20I Skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s Calm & Genius Mindset

At the pre-match press conference, Arshdeep Singh spoke out about Suryakumar Yadav's skills and composure as the team skipper. The India pacer revealed that he has a good grasp of his emotions in the highs and lows while also keeping a calm demeanour and a firm mindset are among the added perks which he gets to learn from Team India's T20I skipper.

"As a person, it is how well he controls his emotions. The way he manages his highs and lows. He is mentally strong and maintains the atmosphere in the team irrespective of victory or defeat. We get to see leadership qualities in him. He backs his players, and he also backs a player when he doesn't have a good outing. He gives a lot of support," Arshdeep Singh said.

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Suryakumar Yadav brought up fifty in 23 balls, India vs Bangladesh, 3rd T20I, Hyderabad, October 12, 2024
India's Suryakumar Yadav celebrates his half century during the 3rd T20I match between India and Bangladesh at the Rajiv Gandhi International Stadium in Hyderabad | Image: AP Photo

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While Arshdeep Singh is thought of as a pure bowler, he has demonstrated to be capable of more than just that. The slog sweep attempts during the T20I series against Bangladesh garnered a lot of attention. He also looked comfortable with the bat as the ball went past the ropes after he pulled off a huge shot and went for a soaring maximum. The pacer said that he is keen to challenge and improve himself in all three aspects of the sport.

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"As long as the wicket is flat and the bowlers are medium pace, I love it. But yes, I am trying my best to contribute with the bat as well whenever I get a chance, and even in the nets as well, I try to challenge myself and improve in all three aspects of the game. It has always been the idea," India pacer Arshdeep Singh added.

19:29 IST, November 13th 2024