'Mumbai Indians' domination' - Twitter erupts as Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan make their International debut
Ishan Kishan is all set to open the innings and Sky will take the middle-order spot.
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After waiting for an eternity, Suryakumar Yadav finally got his chance. All the debates around him not being a part of the playing eleven in the first T20I were put to rest. It is now time for the Mumbai batsman to prove his worth. He had been selected on the back of three very successful IPL seasons where he scored in excess of 400 runs each time.
Along with him though his Mumbai Indians teammate, Ishan Kishan too got an opportunity to make his debut. The youngster had ended the IPL 2021 as the leading run-scorer for his franchise and the fifth-highest overall. He was given the opportunity to open the batting alongside KL Rahul as Rohit Sharma is still resting while Shikhar Dhawan has been dropped.
Will they make it to the T20 WC squad?
Though both the players have finally got an opportunity, the debate as to whether they fit in the scheme of things for the T20 World Cup later this year still remains. While fans are extremely happy with the inclusion of both the players it remains to be seen if they can perform at the highest level. If they are able to replicate their IPL form the team management will definitely be spoilt for choices.
While Yadav is playing in the middle order, Kishan is going to be opening the batting. The Indian middle-order did have one spot of concern but Shreyas Iyer’s inning in the first T20I puts him a touch ahead of the rest. It would take a combination of some great batting from SKY and some failures of Iyer to help the Mumbai Indians player get ahead in the race.
For Kishan, the problem seems a bit greater. While Rohit Sharma and KL Rahul are India’s first-choice openers, Shikhar Dhawan’s recent form puts his spot under the scanner. The Delhi batsman’s plus point was being a left-hander and Ishan satisfies that criteria as well. Kishan also provides flexibility in the squad and another wicketkeeping option if required.
Experts, as well as fans, are super excited to see the duo get going. They have huge expectations on their shoulders and it would be interesting to see if they can live up to the hype. While the T20 WC is still far away their main aim would be to help India win the second T20I.
Here are the best tweets
Goodluck youngistan @surya_14kumar @ishankishan51 #DEBUT
— Irfan Pathan (@IrfanPathan) March 14, 2021
It’s a matter of pride when someone gets an opportunity to represent their country. Both @surya_14kumar and @ishankishan51 earned their spot through sheer performances. Hopefully they will play to their potential and contribute in tonight’s game. Good luck👍 #IndvEng pic.twitter.com/y35J8ifGZ1
— VVS Laxman (@VVSLaxman281) March 14, 2021
Dhawan was the third opener before the series started. He’s relegated to the fourth option as an opener after just one game… now…hopefully Ishan will get all four games. #IndvEng
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 14, 2021
THE SKY IS BLUE!
Congratulations to @surya_14kumar and @ishankishan51 for your India debuts. Richly deserved, go well! #IndvEng— Wasim Jaffer (@WasimJaffer14) March 14, 2021
I see @BCCI have taken the advice & got more @mipaltan players involved … Very smart move … #INDvsENG
— Michael Vaughan (@MichaelVaughan) March 14, 2021
Ishan Kishen and SKY making their debut. Whoa 🥳🥳 I’m assuming Dhawan and one of the spinners is getting benched. If my guess is right…who’s going to open?? And…India playing 4 bowlers and Pandya. Something even #MI doesn’t do in the #IPL. #IndvEng
— Aakash Chopra (@cricketaakash) March 14, 2021
Mumbai Indians now won't be retaining Suryakumar Yadav and Ishan Kishan as they'll retain Rohit Sharma, Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya as the 3 Indian capped players.
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) March 14, 2021
Hardik Pandya
Bumrah
Krunal Pandya
Markande
Rahul Chahar
Suryakumar Yadav
Ishan KishanThe amount of players breaking into the Indian team through Mumbai Indians continues.
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) March 14, 2021
Keen to see Ishan Kishan open tonight! 😍 #INDvENG
— Chloe-Amanda Bailey (@ChloeAmandaB) March 14, 2021
Journey of Ishan Kishan and Surya Kumar Yadav.👌
From cheering for Virat Kohli to getting debut cap From him. pic.twitter.com/3VVdFUPjFB
— N (@_masterofchase_) March 14, 2021
From Idolizing Virat Kohli to getting debut Cap from Virat Kohli , Ishan Kishan came a long way ahead. pic.twitter.com/eJPzF3n9UW
— aivy (@SpiderPant) March 14, 2021
What a day for these two! 💙
Good luck, boys! 🤝#OneFamily #MumbaiIndians #INDvENG @surya_14kumar @ishankishan51 @BCCI pic.twitter.com/OjFn79Czuu
— Mumbai Indians (@mipaltan) March 14, 2021
The journey of Zero to Hero
Hardik pandya
Jasprit Bumrah
Krunal pandya
Mayank markande
Rahul chahar
Ishan kishan
Surya kumer yadav.This is call domination by @mipaltan
Proud to be a fan of Mumbai indians💓💓@mipaltan— ImSantosh34 (@Imsantosh36) March 14, 2021
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