'Dangerous tactic': Former India cricketer questions Suryakumar Yadav's slow scoring rate in T20 World Cup
Times of India
by TOI SPORTS DESKFebruary 22, 2026
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Sanjay Manjrekar has expressed concerns over Suryakumar Yadav's batting approach during the ICC Men's T20 World Cup, particularly in later matches. While he praised Surya's 84-run innings against the United States for adjusting his tempo and finishing strongly, Manjrekar criticized him for adopting a cautious strategy in subsequent games. This conservative play has limited the involvement of key finishers like Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, and Rinku Singh in the closing overs.
Manjrekar highlighted that Surya's approach became overly cautious after the match against Pakistan, where India lost crucial wickets. He pointed out that both Suryakumar and Tilak Varma have been batting conservatively, which hinders the team's ability to utilize its resources effectively. This tactic, according to Manjrekar, is particularly risky in T20 cricket, especially when batting first or chasing high targets.
The cricketer-turned-commentator emphasized that no top-order batter should feel
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Originally published on Times of India on 2/22/2026