IPL 2020: Suryakumar is a class player, says Pollard after his magical 79* against RCB
Xtra Time Web Desk: Mumbai Indians’ Suryakumar Yadav’s non selection in the Indian white ball teams for the tour of Australia is highly debated. Former cricketers and fans have been reaction against the selectors decision of not including the Mumbai batsman. On Wednesday, Suryakymar got another supporter in Mumbai Indians teammate Kieron Pollard. The burly Caribbean all rounder felt Suryakumar’s unabated pain of not being recognized with an India cap must have been his driving force behind his masterclass against Royal Challengers Bangalore in Match 48 of IPL 2020 at Sheikh Zayed Stadium.
"We lost a few wickets but Surya took us home. Imagine, someone, coming in at that number and batting at that strike rate despite a wicket going down. The most he can do is continue performing for us. As an individual, if you continue to be consistent, the rewards will come," said Pollard at the post-match presentation.
He went on to add, "I have always done what the team wants me to do. If the team performs well, I am happy. Deep down inside he (Surya) must be very very disappointed to not have donned the blue for India," he added.
With another innings to savour, Suryakumar took his tally for the season to 362 runs at an average of 40.22 while maintaining the strike-rate of 155.36.
