Riding high on the confidence of back-to-back victories to top Group A in Asia Cup 2022, India will be looking to carry on their perfect run in the tournament when they face arch-rivals Pakistan in their first Super Four match at the Dubai International Stadium on Sunday. With high anticipation around the rematch of the greatest rivalry in the world of cricket, right-handed batter Suryakumar Yadav believes that his recent great performances have come due to him staying in his zone and focusing on his game. Suryakumar had set the stage on fire against Hong Kong when he smashed an unbeaten 68 runs off just 26 balls after coming out to bat in the last seven overs. Suryakumar sent the ball all around the park, hitting six fours and as many sixes, at a strike rate of 261.53, which garnered him high praise from the likes of Virat Kohli, other team-mates and critics of the game.”Obviously, when
I was growing up, there have been lots of talks regarding the India-Pakistan game and people say it’s the greatest rivalry, but when I or anyone go on the ground, it’s like we are playing just another game. When we enter the field, all our preparations, all our routines, what we have been doing for any other game, it just reflects on the ground.””So, when I go on the ground, it’s all the same. I don’t think what rivalry has been happening and what the expectations from outside etc. are. So, I just try to stay in my zone and play the game,” said Suryakumar on the ‘Follow the Blues’ show on Star Sports. Suryakumar further elaborated on how his mentality before high-intensity matches has to be and the preparation for the same. “For me, I think my preparations have always been on top.
