Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan has voiced concerns over Team India captain Suryakumar Yadav’s lackluster form in the ongoing Asia Cup. Despite India remaining unbeaten in the tournament, Surya has struggled to make a significant impact with the bat. Apart from an unbeaten 47 against Pakistan in the group stage, he has produced a series of low scores in the Super 4 stage, including 0, 5, and 12, raising questions about his consistency.
In contrast, last year, Suryakumar was in explosive form—he amassed 420 runs in 15 innings at a strike rate of 155, registering four fifties along with 40 fours and 22 sixes, though 35% of his deliveries faced were dots. Fast forward to 2025, his numbers have dipped, with just 99 runs in 10 innings at a strike rate of 110—a slump many attribute to his frequ