The ICC acknowledged his consistent match-winning contributions and highlighted his resilience in the face of captaincy responsibilities.
Suryakumar Yadav has clinched the ICC T20I Player of the Year award for the second consecutive year. The International Cricket Council (ICC) hailed him as the “backbone of India’s middle order” in the T20 format. Despite recently undergoing a groin surgery in Germany, Yadav exhibited stellar performance in 2023, boasting an impressive average nearing 50 and a striking rate exceeding 150.
The ICC acknowledged his consistent match-winning contributions and highlighted his resilience in the face of captaincy responsibilities. Yadav’s notable innings, including a scintillating 112 off 51 balls against Sri Lanka, showcased his exceptional skill, earning him recognition as the second-fastest century scorer for India in men’s T20Is. Currently in recovery, Yadav is anticipated to return to action for the Mumbai Indians in the upcoming IPL season in March.
“The backbone of India’s middle order got starts throughout the year, delivering several match-winning contributions. This is the second consecutive year that the India batter has taken this award home,” the ICC stated.
Yadav’s first innings of just seven to start the year against Sri Lanka was a mere speed bump in another prolific year.
“Consistent scoring in 20s to 40s continued, before an innings of 83 (44) against the West Indies in Providence proved his class. He ended the series against the West Indies with a knock of 61 (45) in Florida.
“Yadav flourished despite the burden of captaincy, taking the reins of a young side towards the end of the year,” the world body stated.
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