Staying here will be more difficult - Suryakumar Yadav on being the No 1-ranked T20I batter Notifications New User posted their first comment this is comment text Approve Reject & ban Delete Logout

Staying here will be more difficult - Suryakumar Yadav on being the No 1-ranked T20I batter

Suryakumar Yadav is currently the highest-ranked T20I batter. (Credit: BCCI) India's recently leapfrogged Pakistan's wicketkeeper-batter Mohammad Rizwan to the top of the ICC T20I rankings for batters. The right-hander has been in superb form with the bat since making his international debut last year. He is also the highest run-scorer in the shortest format in 2022, amassing 965 runs in 27 matches at an average of 41.95. Suryakumar stated that he worked hard to reach the top of the chart and is aware that it will be a challenge to remain the top-ranked batter in T20Is. In a video shared by the International Cricket Council (ICC), he said: "I am really happy with it (No.1 ranking) and it has been hard work all the way. Reaching (No.1) was very difficult, but I think staying here will be more difficult. It will be a challenge, but I will try my best." The Mumbai Indians (MI) batter has one T20I century and 11 half-centuries to his name, but his strike rate of 177-plus and his ability to score in all parts of the ground stand out.

The number at which I bat there is a lot of pressure - Suryakumar Yadav

Surya is here to RULE

Surya is here to RULE Suryakumar was asked what helped him become the top-ranked batter in T20Is. He thanked the team management for backing his fearless game and said: "The freedom from the (India) management is a big boost for any player because the number at which I bat there is a lot of pressure when you go into bat. "I feel the way they have handled me and given me a green signal to express fearlessly and I enjoy what I do wherever I am in the side, even if I get out. Out of 10 times, if I am succeeding seven times why not take a positive route?" Suryakumar's rise to the top of the T20I standings comes less than 20 months after he made his international debut. He has been in fine form in the ongoing , amassing 164 runs, including two half-centuries, at an average of 54.66 in four matches. Also Read: Check here for the of the T20 World Cup final 2022 Poll : 0 votes Quick Links More from Sportskeeda Thank You! Show More Comments No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ No thanks Delete Cancel Update Reply ❮ ❯ Be the first one to comment on this story More from Sportskeeda Fetching more content... 1 Logout No Results Found