'Express yourself and be fearless...': Suryakumar Yadav hails Team India's character in win against Australia

NEW DELHI: Following India's commanding 20-run victory over Australia in the fourth T20I at Shaheed Veer Narayan Singh International Stadium, Raipur, 'Men in Blue' skipper Suryakumar Yadav lauded his team's character and fearless approach in sealing the win.

During the post-match presentation, Suryakumar shared insights into the team's mindset, stating, "Boys showed character, and that was most important for us. We spoke in the meeting before the game to go out and express yourself and be fearless."



The skipper emphasised the importance of playing without inhibitions, urging his players to showcase their skills on the field.



Suryakumar reserved special praise for spinner Axar Patel, describing his performance as "unbelievable."

"I always love putting Axar under pressure and the way he bowled was unbelievable," Suryakumar said.

"The plan (during the death overs) was to go for the yorkers and then see what happens," Suryakumar added.



In the match, Rinku Singh and Jitesh Sharma's solid 56-run partnership in the first innings propelled India to a competitive total of 174. In response, Aussie skipper Matthew Wade stood out with 36 from 23 balls, but they fell short in the run chase.

Axar Patel was named the 'Player of the Match' for his exceptional performance, bagging three wickets while conceding only 16 runs. Deepak Chahar's two-wicket contribution further solidified India's triumph, securing their third win in the series.

With the series firmly in their grasp, 'Men in Blue' continue to showcase their prowess in T20I cricket, leaving fans eager for the next encounter.




(With inputs from ANI)


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