Former India batting coach Sanjay Bangar believes that India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav could regain form if his batting position is fixed in the top order, preferably at number three.
Speaking on Star Sports, Bangar cited Suryakumar’s performances for Mumbai Indians (MI) in the Indian Premier League (IPL) to underline his argument.
“It’s also about the team’s thought process. You want to keep the No. 3 to No. 7 or No. 8 positions flexible. However, MI gave him a stable position. If he came in at No. 3, he was fixed at No. 3, no matter the match or the situation. The quality player he is, the more balls he plays, he can convert them in a better fashion,” Bangar said.
Suryakumar enjoyed a stellar IPL 2025 campaign for MI, scoring 717 runs in 16 matches at an average of 65.18, including five half-centuries at a strike rate of 167.92. However, his form in international T20Is has been a cause for concern. In the current year, he has played 19 T20Is without registering a single fifty. The 35-year-old has crossed the 30-run mark only twice during this period.
Bangar further explained the technical and mental aspect behind his view. “He shouldn’t have the pressure of wickets behind him. Then he needs to bat differently. The earlier he comes in at No. 3, the better it is. He scored runs at an average of 65 and a strike rate of 168 in 16 innings in the IPL. However, if you look at his international innings, it’s a massive fall. He has an average of around 14 and a strike rate of 126,” Bangar added.
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