'MS Dhoni-like Poise': USA Spinner Harmeet Singh Hails Suryakumar Yadav's Composure After Match-Winning Knock
Mumbai Indians star and India captain Suryakumar Yadav has received high praise for his match-winning innings against the USA, with opposition spinner Harmeet Singh comparing his temperament to that of legendary former captain MS Dhoni.
Suryakumar anchored India's innings with an unbeaten 84 off 49 balls after the hosts suffered an early collapse in their T20 World Cup opener. Harmeet, who bowled a tidy spell for the USA, noted that Suryakumar has developed a maturity and composure similar to Dhoni's later in his career, allowing him to play a sensible knock and finish the game under immense pressure. This endorsement highlights the evolution of Suryakumar from a destructive stroke-player to a reliable anchor capable of navigating tricky situations.
This ability to stabilize the innings and accelerate when needed is a hallmark of elite T20 batting, and the comparison to Dhoni underscores the value of Suryakumar's experience, particularly his consistent match-winning performances for the Mumbai Indians in the IPL, which have clearly translated to the international stage.
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“Of course, we used to imagine all that, but success came late for him. He was always... I think he has got the poise now, which MS Dhoni also had later in his career.”
Harmeet Singh, USA Spinner
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“Of course, we used to imagine all that, but success came late for him. He was always... I think he has got the poise now, which MS Dhoni also had later in his career.”
Harmeet Singh, USA Spinner
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