Former England captain Nasser Hussain has singled out Suryakumar Yadav as a force to reckon with in T20 cricket. Despite his uncertainty in the 50-overs format, Yadav's prowess in T20s has captured attention. With an impressive record of four centuries and 17 fifties from 60 T20Is, he held the top spot in the ICC Rankings for T20I batters in 2022.
Hussain lauds Yadav's T20 expertise, labeling him a "freak" for his remarkable command in the shortest format. While acknowledging Yadav's occasional struggle in ODI cricket, Hussain emphasizes the batter's absolute confidence and clarity in T20s, expressing delight in watching him play.
Looking ahead to the T20 World Cup slated for the Caribbean and USA in June, Hussain backs South Africa to secure their maiden ICC trophy. He cites their strong performances in the previous World Cup, expressing confidence in their abilities and predicting a final clash between South Africa and England.
Hussain credits South Africa's SA20 domestic competition for bolstering the national team's talent pool, contributing to their depth and class. He highlights the potential return of key players like Anrich Nortje, expecting their inclusion to fortify South Africa's prospects in the T20 event.
Despite England's reigning champion status and the competitive nature of teams like the West Indies and Pakistan, Hussain leans towards South Africa for their overall performance and the impact of their strengthened squad from the SA20 league.
(With Agency Inputs)
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