"Ryan ten Doeschate Defends Captain Suryakumar Yadav Amidst T20I Form Concerns"

Surya Kumar Yadav's Struggles Continue in T20Is as India Suffers Defeat Against South Africa

Indian T20I captain Surya Kumar Yadav's tough run of form in T20Is persisted as he managed to score just five runs off four balls in the second T20I against South Africa at Maharaja Yadavindra Singh PCA New International Stadium on Thursday.

In the 19 T20Is played this year, Yadav has only mustered 201 runs at an average of 14.35 in 17 iings, with the 35-year-old having the lowest average among Indian batters with over 50 runs in T20Is in 2023.

Indian assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate addressed Yadav's form in a press conference following India's 51-run loss to South Africa. He acknowledged Yadav's 'fairly long string of form' and emphasized the team's confidence in the player's abilities despite the lack of runs.

Ten Doeschate highlighted Yadav's leadership qualities and expressed optimism that the runs will come for the talented batsman.

With Shubman Gill also facing a dip in form, Doeschate defended the young cricketer, citing his potential and class demonstrated in previous IPL seasons. He expressed faith in Gill's ability to bounce back and play freely in the T20I format without the burden of captaincy.

The Indian team remains flexible with its batting order, trusting in the capabilities of both Yadav and Gill to deliver when needed.

As Team India navigates through the challenges in T20Is, the focus remains on encouraging players to play freely and adapt to the team's template of scoring quick runs. The coaching staff is optimistic about the future performances of key players like Yadav and Gill.

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