T20 World Cup 2024: Suryakumar Yadav comes up with cheeky comeback after addressed as Mohammed Siraj

Star India batter Suryakumar Yadav dazzled with a match-winning half-century against Afghanistan in the Super 8 game of the T20 World Cup 2024, on June 20. While India lost their openers early he commenced his innings carefully and changed the gear in the middle overs. Thanks to his innings, India put up a formidable target of 182 against Afghans. While SKY attended the post-match press conference after India’s win, he was mistaken for Mohammed Siraj by a journalist. 

Suryakumar came on behalf of the team to attend the presser and looked ecstatic as the developments underwent. But a journalist mistook him to be Indian pacer, Siraj and addressed him as Siraj only to hear from the star batter that the pacer is currently having lunch. The whole presser was filled with laughter and Mr. 360 took the honest mistake of the reporter on his chin before delivering the match inputs.

"Siraj toh nahi hai... Siraj bhai khana khaa rahe hain, (Siraj is not here. He is having food)," said Suryakumar. 

Here’s the video of the funny incident with SKY:

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Important for us to use Bumrah smartly regardless of conditions: Rohit

Suryakumar Yadav has been delivering goods for the teams not only against Afghanistan but also against the United States of America when India has lost quick wickets. The right-hander batter scored 50 runs off 49 balls before bailing out the team against Afghanistan with 53 off 28 balls in the Super 8 game. India captain, Rohit Sharma commended the batter and also tipped Jasprit Bumrah as game changer who plucked three wickets.

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"Everyone came in and did their job, that is critical and we dwell on it. SKY (Suryakumar Yadav) and Hardik's partnership was critical at that point, we needed someone to bat deep which they did. We know Bumrah's class and what he can do. Important for us to use him smartly regardless of conditions. He is willing to take responsibility and he has been doing it for years,” said Rohit.