‘He has taken six, eight or 10 balls to get going...’: Ricky Ponting on Suryakumar Yadav

Key Highlights

• In 2025, while Surya did not lack as a leader, he scored just 218 runs in 19 innings at an average of 13.62, with a modest strike rate of 123.16.
• Speaking of Surya's form in the latest episode of ICC Review, Ponting said, "That is as big a surprise for me, just looking at his recent form.
• He is such a solid and consistent contributor for India in T20 cricket for a long time and just hasn't been able to find it of late." "He is an interesting one because when I have seen him play his best, he has taken six or eight or 10 balls to get going and then just lets it all go," said Ponting.
• The former Australian captain, however, backed Yadav to return to his best and rediscover the fearless brand of cricket he is renowned for.
• "He plays all of his shots and backs himself, and a bit like Travis Head, where it almost looks like they don't ever fear getting out," Ponting noted.