Picked Ishan for World Cup on gut feeling, sensed his X-factor, says skipper Surya

India captain Suryakumar Yadav says he picked power-hitter Ishan Kishan for the T20 World Cup on instinct, believing the opener had the X-factor to change matches, a decision that proved crucial in India’s title-winning campaign

Gauti bhai took two steps, I took two and we met somewhere in middle: Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav says unity with coach Gautam Gambhir and support for players in tough phases drives India’s success

Suryakumar Yadav willingness to adjust for the greater good, says Steyn

Skipper Suryakumar himself shuffled between No.3 and No.4 spots. In the opening T20I against South Africa he came in at one down.

Smart batting, adapting to conditions key to win: Suryakumar

Defending a competitive score, the Indian bowlers produced a clinical display, with all of them among the wickets.