Archive · 17 Jan 2026
Suryakumar Yadav advised to emulate Kohli's T20 strategy
Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian cricket captain, has been struggling with his batting form.
A former coach, Sulakshan Kulkarni, has advised him to change his strategy.
Kulkarni suggests that Suryakumar should play more shots in the 'V' region, which is the area between mid-on and mid-off.
This would help him use the full face of the bat and reduce the chances of getting out.
Kulkarni also mentioned that Suryakumar should spend more time in the middle, similar to how Virat Kohli played in a match against Pakistan.
Kohli scored 82 runs not out, helping India win the game.
Suryakumar's recent performances have been a concern, with only two half-centuries in his last 12 innings.
His struggles against fast bowlers have been a major issue, with most of his dismissals coming against them.
Suryakumar Yadav's batting form has declined, with only two half-centuries in his last 12 innings.
Former coach Sulakshan Kulkarni advises him to play more shots in the 'V' region to use the full face of the bat.
Kulkarni suggests Suryakumar should spend more time in the middle, similar to Virat Kohli's strategy.
Suryakumar's weakness against fast bowlers has been a major concern, with most of his dismissals coming against them.
His last half-century was against Bangladesh in 2024, and his recent highlight was an unbeaten 47 against Pakistan in the 2025 Asia Cup.
- Who
- Suryakumar Yadav, Virat Kohli, Sulakshan Kulkarni
- What
- Advice for Suryakumar Yadav to improve his batting form
- When
- T20 World Cup 2026 is less than a month away
- Where
- Not specified, but relevant to upcoming T20 World Cup
- Why
- Suryakumar's form has declined, with struggles against fast bowlers and early dismissals
- Player
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Former Coach
- Sulakshan Kulkarni
- Recent Performance
- Two half-centuries in last 12 innings
- Last Half-Century
- Against Bangladesh in 2024
- Recent Highlight
- Unbeaten 47 against Pakistan in 2025 Asia Cup
- Weakness
- Struggles against fast bowlers
- Advice
- Play more in the 'V' region and use full face of bat
- Example
- Virat Kohli's 82 not out vs Pakistan in 2022 T20 World Cup