Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav, or 'SKY' as he is popularly known, is a dynamic right-handed batsman and one of the most destructive players in the world, particularly in T20 cricket. He is often called 'Mr. 360' for his ability to hit the ball to all parts of the ground with an innovative and unorthodox range of shots. His fearless approach, combined with exceptional hand-eye coordination and a knack for finding gaps, makes him a nightmare for opposition bowlers. SKY's batting style is built on a foundation of solid fundamentals mixed with audacious strokeplay, which has redefined the role of a modern-day T20 batsman.

Having made a relatively late debut on the international stage, Suryakumar quickly made his mark, becoming the fastest Indian to score 1000 runs in T20Is in terms of balls faced. He was a key pillar of India's squad that won the 2024 T20 World Cup, and his performance earned him the ICC Men's T20I Cricketer of the Year award in both 2022 and 2023. His consistent run-scoring and match-winning performances in the IPL for the Mumbai Indians, where he has been a stalwart for years, were instrumental in his rise to the top of the ICC T20I rankings.