The Former India captain also believes that Suryakumar's return to form has given the Men in Blue a big boost ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026, which commences on February 7.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
India comfortably chased down the 209-run target, securing a 2-0 lead in the five-match series, thanks to a crucial 122-run partnership between the skipper and keeper-batter Ishan Kishan.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gavaskar highlighted Suryakumar\u2019s awareness and maturity in managing his innings, reflecting on his pacing. \u201cSurya\u2019s innings showed that he was aware of the situation. At one stage, he was 11 off 11 balls while Ishan was scoring freely. That shows the skipper\u2019s maturity; he allowed the in-form batter to take charge while he got his eyes in and rotated the strike,\u201d he told JioStar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cAfter Ishan got out, Surya took the initiative and started hitting. Driving through the offside was a big plus because it showed he was looking to play straight. Eighty-plus not out was a fabulous innings and a big, big boost for India before the T20 World Cup,\u201d he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Gavaskar highlighted Suryakumar\u2019s awareness and maturity in managing his innings, reflecting on his pacing. \u201cSurya\u2019s innings showed that he was aware of the situation. At one stage, he was 11 off 11 balls while Ishan was scoring freely. That shows the skipper\u2019s maturity; he allowed the in-form batter to take charge while he got his eyes in and rotated the strike,\u201d he told JioStar.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\u201cIshan and Surya have played for the Mumbai Indians together, so they know each other\u2019s game. When you travel and play together for more than two months, you develop a kinship. Ishan is a fun-loving guy and extremely popular in the dressing room. It\u2019s great to see the team spirit because that\u2019s what you want in tough situations,\u201d Gavaskar noted.<\/p>\r\n\r\n