Suryakumar Yadav gets strange offer from Dream11 IPL 2020 commentator after super season

Mumbai batsman Suryakumar Yav has been one of most consistent batsmen in Dream11 Indian Premier League (IPL) since moving to franchise in 2018. right-hander has scored runs galore season after season and is one of most crucial members of Mumbai outfit. In fact, Yav is Mumbai's top scorer since 2018 ahe of likes of Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya with 1,298 runs to his name in 42 matches.

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Scott Styris suggests Suryakumar Yav to move overseas to play international cricket

Moreover, his records in domestic cricket are extremely impressive. In 77 first-class games, he has scored 5326 runs at an aver of 44.01 with 14 centuries. On or hand, in List A, Yav has amassed 2447 runs at an aver of 35.26 with two tons and 15 half-centuries. Despite putting in consistent performances across formats year after year, BCCI hasn't given a single opportunity to Yav at international level.

It looked like Yav would finally be able to break into India squ for Australia tour after having a stellar Dream11 IPL 2020 but he was once again overlooked by selectors. Former New Zealand cricketer Scott Styris wasn't pleased with BCCI's decision to snub Yav from India squ for Australia tour. Styris took a swipe at Indian selectors saying that Mumbai batsman might have to move overseas if he wishes to make a name for himself.

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Meanwhile, Mumbai defeated Bangalore in Match 48 of Dream11 IPL 2020 on Wednesday by 5 wickets in Abu Dhabi, riding on back of a fine half-century by Suryakumar Yav.  Chasing a modest target of 165, Mumbai got off to a good start as y reached 45/1 at end of powerplay, having lost Quinton de Kock for 18 (19). Despite a decent start, y lost a couple of quick wickets in middle overs which put a little pressure on Men in Blue.

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However, Suryakumar Yav stuck to one end and ensured that required run rate was in check while his partners kept on changing. right-hander kept scoreboard ticking by taking singles and scoring an odd boundary every over. Mumbai batsman eventually took his team over line as he played a sensational kck of 79 off 43 balls. His glorious innings was laced with 10 boundaries and three maximums.

Suryakumar Yav Yav Dream11 IPL stats

Yav Yav Dream11 IPL stats for 2020 have been spectacular. Mumbai batsman has scored 362 runs in 12 matches at a stunning aver of 40.22 and strike-rate of 155.36. He is also second-highest run-scorer for his side behind Quinton de Kock (392).

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SOURCE: MUMBAI IPL INSTAGRAM