Brisbane, Nov 8 (UNI) India captain Suryakumar Yadav described the team’s growing depth and form across departments as a “good headache” for the management ahead of the T20 World Cup, following his side’s 2-1 series win over Australia.
Suryakumar, who led India to the series triumph here on Saturday, said the balance and performance of both senior and emerging players have given the team immense confidence heading into a packed international schedule.
He lauded the team’s bowling unit for its consistency and balance across formats, describing the mix of experience and youth as a major strength.
“Both fast bowlers and spinners know their job very well. Bumrah-Arshdeep is a lethal combination. And then Axar, Varun are coming in, doing what they do best. And Washi is coming in handy in the last game,” he said at the post-match presentation, highlighting the variety and reliability within the attack.
Suryakumar said India’s bowling group has gained valuable experience through extensive T20 exposure, allowing them to perform under pressure in different conditions.
“They’ve played a lot of T20 cricket now, they bring a lot to the table and are backing themselves. Good headache to have — lots of players have been doing really well,” the skipper added, noting that such competition for spots was a positive sign ahead of the T20 World Cup.
The skipper also praised the collective effort that saw India recover from a 0-1 deficit to win the series.
“The way everyone chipped in and the way we came back from 0-1 down, credit to all the boys. It was a good series with bat, ball, and in the field as well,” he said.
Suryakumar credited the opening pair of Shubman Gill and Abhishek Sharma for setting the tone with aggressive starts.
“They both are looking to match each other’s strike rates. It’s a combination of fire and fire,” he said, adding that their ability to adapt to different conditions was a sign of growing maturity. “Gill showed great maturity. Both have good communication; they complement each other perfectly.”
Abhishek, who was named Player of the Series, acknowledged the understanding between him and Gill.
“It’s just fire and fire. We’ve been playing together since U-12 days, so there’s great understanding. I know which bowlers he’s targeting and vice versa. He also guides me on which shots to play,” he said.
Looking ahead, Suryakumar said India’s upcoming series against South Africa and New Zealand would serve as vital preparation for the T20 World Cup.
“Playing three strong teams — Australia, SA and NZ — is going to be a great buildup before the World Cup. I saw recently what happened with the women’s team winning the WC in India, unbelievable support (from the spectators). Going to be a good challenge, exciting tournament, but it’s still far away. Two more series to go,” he said.
With an in-form squad and healthy competition for places, India captain believes the team is shaping up well for the defence of their world title.
