Suryakumar Yadav backs India’s new number three to fill Virat Kohli’s shoes in T20Is

"It was actually running in my mind that there has been a time when one man has batted consistently at No. 3 and done wonders for India,” Suryakumar said after the fourth T20I in Johannesburg.

“So this was a perfect situation, perfect opportunity for a young guy and definitely someone like him, showing a lot of promise, and we both actually spoke to each other and said, 'I think it's the perfect time for someone like you to bat at number three, take that responsibility, not only now, but going forward as well'.

"And he just walked the talk. I mean, the way he batted at Supersport Park and also here today, it was incredible and I hope he continues to do the same things, same way, not only in T20 cricket, but for all formats for India."

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