Kind Act of Surya Towards Oman Team Members
In the recent Asia Cup match, Suryakumar Yadav, the Indian T20 skipper, showed a touching gesture towards the Oman cricket team. After the match, he walked across to the Oman team and had a chat with deputy head coach Sulakshan Kulkarni.
The conversation between Surya and the Oman team was informal but full of warmth. Suryakumar Yadav reserved special praise for Aamir Kaleem and Hammad Mirza, the two half-centurions from the Oman team. He told them that their fearless batting against India would inspire others back home.
Oman's captain, Jatinder Singh, stated that Surya's words meant a lot to the team. Surya spoke about the game and praised the Oman team for their performance. He commended them for not being overawed by reputations and for playing their shots with freedom.
The chat between Surya and the Oman players was less about tactics and more about validation. After the chat, Suryakumar Yadav took selfies and a group photograph with the Oman cricketers. The Oman players grinned as if they had just won a trophy after taking the photo with Suryakumar Yadav.
It was this moment that underscored why Suryakumar Yadav is often called the 'people's cricketer.' The moment between him and the Oman team was a testament to his sportsmanship and humility.
Interestingly, the coach of Oman during the Asia Cup match was Sulakshan Kulkarni, a former Mumbai stumper. Suryakumar Yadav himself mentioned the coach’s name, praising him for the team's stubbornness.
Jatinder also mentioned that the Oman players had questions on how to play in different phases of T20 games. It seems that Surya's advice and encouragement could prove valuable for the Oman team in their future matches.
In the end, the Oman cricket team lost to India by 21 runs in the Asia Cup game. However, the moment of camaraderie and sportsmanship between Suryakumar Yadav and the Oman team is a memory that will linger long after the final score.
