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India’s T20 batting sensation, Suryakumar Kumar on Wednesday said that his promotion to the post of vice-captain of the national team feels like a pipe dream, and he will continue to play his natural game without the burden of additional responsibility. Indian selectors made some major changes to the national white-ball set-up after being given the reins of T20I captaincy hardik pandya and appointed Suryakumar as his deputy for the series against Sri Lanka starting in Mumbai on 3 January next year.
Senior players like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli And KL Rahul Didn’t get a place in the team for the series.
Surya told reporters, “It (vice-captaincy) was not expected. All I can say is that it is a kind of reward for me for the way I have played this year. It feels good and I Really looking forward to it.” Here after the second day of Mumbai’s Ranji Trophy match against Saurashtra.
Surya’s first reaction after his father sent him the team list was one of complete disbelief. “I got to know from my father who is always active on social media. He forwarded me the list and also sent me a short message – ‘don’t take any pressure and enjoy your batting’.
“For a moment, I closed my eyes and asked myself, ‘Is this a dream?’ It’s a great feeling,” he said.
Asked whether the extra responsibility would put him under pressure, Surya said, “I always had responsibility and pressure. I always enjoy my game and don’t take any extra burden.”
“It’s simple. I keep all my thinking on the team hotel and the nets. Whenever I’m batting, I just go there to enjoy my game.”
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