'Make the most of the opportunity' - Twitter rejoices after Suryakumar Yadav's Test debut

The Border Gavaskar Trophy is finally here, with hosts India taking on Australia in the opening Test match of the series at Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur. Team India have handed a debut to their T20 batting superstar Suryakumar Yadav, who will be playing the role of the enforcer in the middle order.

Suryakumar Yadav has been a revelation in the shortest format of the game ever since making his debut against England in 2021. The innovative batter has been ruling the rooster in the shortest format of the game and surged to the top of the ICC rankings for batters in 2022.

However, the mercurial batter is all set to make an impact in the longest format of the game after he was handed his Test cap by the former Indian cricketer and head coach Ravi Shastri ahead of the Test series opener. He was in contention to make the debut ever since Shreyas Iyer was sidelined from the first Test due to an injury. 

While Iyer is recovering from his injury at the NCA, Suryakumar has been bestowed with the responsibility of holding the middle order together, which has been weakened due to the absence of Rishabh Pant. Apart from the trailblazing Mumbai Indians batter, Srikar Bharat also makes his debut in the game, meaning KL Rahul will not be burdened with wicketkeeping duties.

The Andhra cricketer received a hug from his mother after he was handed his Test cap before the toss on the opening day of the series. He has been picked over Ishan Kishan, who provided the Indian team with a left-handed batting option. 

Two debutants Suryakumar Yadav and KS Bharat during national anthem. pic.twitter.com/yNixyouk9z

— CricketMAN2 (@ImTanujSingh) February 9, 2023

SKY makes his TEST DEBUT as he receives the Test cap from former Head Coach @RaviShastriOfc 👏 👏

Good luck @surya_14kumar 👍 👍#TeamIndia | #INDvAUS | @mastercardindia pic.twitter.com/JVRyK0Vh4u

— BCCI (@BCCI) February 9, 2023

The debutants 👏#India #INDvsAUS #Cricket #Tests #SuryakumarYadav #KSBharat #BorderGavaskarTrophy pic.twitter.com/uXigmyo3iA

— Wisden India (@WisdenIndia) February 9, 2023

Preferring Surya Kumar over Shubman Gill only means that India are looking for an X-factor batsman like Rishabh Pant who can score runs quickly and put pressure on the opposition.#INDvsAUS #BorderGavaskarTrophy #SuryakumarYadav pic.twitter.com/XWVSW7hPci

— Usman Shaikh (@shaikusman_7) February 9, 2023

Well earned cap @surya_14kumar . Do well and make the most of the opportunity. So happy for you. #INDvAUS #BorderGavaskarTrophy #SuryakumarYadav pic.twitter.com/HH7ghBvWXq

— Vishal Yadav (@VishalY44691113) February 9, 2023

What a beautiful picture - KS Bharat's mother hugged him after knowing he'll debut for India.

GO WELL @KonaBharat 🇮🇳#BGT2023 #BorderGavaskarTrophy #BorderGavaskarTrophy2023 #nagpurtest #NagpurPitch #INDvsAUS #ksbharat #SuryakumarYadav #TestCricket pic.twitter.com/szJZCCDJtC

— cricket chronicles 🏏🏏 (@kartike48655021) February 9, 2023

Suryakumar Yadav is the first Indian player to make his debut in all the three formats after turning 30.
T20Is: 30y 181d (14 Mar 2021)
ODIs: 30y 307d (18 Jul 2021)
Tests: 32y 148d (9 Feb 2023)@surya_14kumar #BGT2023 #BGT #BCCI #sky #debut #INDvsAUS

— Ravi Raj (@Devil_raj_ravi) February 9, 2023

First of all, Congrats @surya_14kumar
If, Sky play test as a t20 Cricket what do u think about Bowlers economy rate ....🤔
Congrats Ks Bharat too....#SuryakumarYadav #Debut#BorderGavaskarTrophy pic.twitter.com/uwVx8MLtbW

— Harshit Chunyal 🇮🇳 (@Imharshit_45) February 9, 2023

A proud moment in the career of Suryakumar Yadav. pic.twitter.com/oBGWcrPznX

— Umlesh Pal🇮🇳 (@UmleshPal) February 9, 2023