Suryakumar Yadav is currently one of the best Indian middle-order batters on the limited-overs side. 2021 was the year that gave Suryakumar his well-deserved and long-awaited India cap and he has never looked back since then. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
However, there was a time when Suryakumar was just scoring runs but wasn't getting picked in the Indian squad. In 2020, India's squad for the Australian tour was announced and despite a stellar performance in the IPL in the last few seasons, Suryakumar's name was missing. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
It not only surprised the cricket fraternity but also Suryakumar himself. He was so disappointed that he didn't even talk to his family for the next five days. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
After the squad announcement, Mumbai Indians' next game was against Royal Challengers Bangalore, which was led by the then captain Virat Kohli. <\/p>\r\n\r\n
"In that game, Luckily we fielded first and the rush of blood and adrenaline gradually decreased. I wasn't thinking much, everything was flowing. The target and situation also presented itself. I said, "Now is the time, if I score now, everything will fall in place," Suryakumar said in an interview on Breakfast with Champions. <\/em><\/p>\r\n\r\n During the run chase, Suryakumar was taking the MI towards the target and it was at this time when he had a staring contest with Kohli that went viral. <\/p>\r\n\r\n "That's his style. His energy on the ground is on another level. It was also an important game for both the teams, his sledging was on another level. I was completely focused on myself and said no matter what happens, I have to remain focused and win for the team and not utter a word," Surya revealed. <\/p>\r\n\r\n "The ball went there, he gestured and it was very instinctive. I was chewing gum and looked composed but on the inside, I was terrified, completely. My heart was racing. He is walking towards me not saying anything, chewing gum. Even I'm quiet. <\/p>\r\n\r\n The voice inside me was screaming "Bro I beg you, please don't say anything. It's just a matter of 10 seconds before the new over will start. The stare will end by then. He walked past me and luckily I dropped my bat then which broke the situation. I walked away and didn't even look at him for the rest of the game. We've never even spoken about this topic since," Sky narrated. <\/p>\r\n\r\n This video has a separate fan base #SuryakumarYadav<\/a> #ViratKohli<\/a>#RCBvsMI<\/a> #Rohit<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/e4XA6chGYt<\/a><\/p>\r\n— (@Mr_Ankki) April 9, 2022<\/a><\/blockquote>\r\n\r\n