Suryakumar Yadav creates history, becomes first Indian men’s player to clinch T20I Player of the Year Award 

T20I Mens Player of the Year Award 2022

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Surya Kumar Yadav creates history by becoming the first Indian men’s player to clinch the T20I Player of the Year award.

The right-handed batsman enjoyed a dream run last year and finished with a total of 1164 runs in 31 matches. He is now the vice-captain of Team India’s T20I team and assists Hardik Pandya. Let us look into details at the ICC T20I Mens Player of the Year Award 2022.

Surya creates history by becoming the first cricketer from India to bag the ICC Men’s T20 Cricketer of the Year award. Sikandar Raza, Sam Curran, and Mohammad Rizwan were edged out for first place by Surya Kumar. Last year, the right-handed batter scored 1164 runs in 31 games. His strike rate when batting was 187.43.

Surya Kumar Yadav had 68 huge hits in 2022

Surya Kumar, who was playing international cricket for the second time in 2022 was the only batter to surpass 1000 runs last year. He also made history by becoming the first Indian batsman to score 1000 runs in a calendar year. He recorded 9 half-centuries and 2 centuries. Last year, SKY had 68 huge hits.

At the 2022 T20 World Cup, Surya Kumar was in excellent form and was crucial to India’s success in reaching the semifinals. He batted with a strike rate of 189.68 and scored 239 runs at an average of 59.75. In the competition, he made three half-centuries.

Sikandar Raza, a leading candidate for the prize, amassed 735 runs and took 25 wickets last season. Sam Curran, another front-runner for the prize, managed only 67 runs while taking 25 wickets in 19 games. The final nominee, Rizwan, completed 2022 with 996 runs.

The winner of the ICC Men’s T20I Cricketer of the Year had one of the best years any player has had in the format’s history.

Due to his batting talent, Surya Kumar’s elevated to the leadership group and appointed Team India’s vice-captain for the home series against Sri Lanka. He has kept his job and may very likely lead the team for the first time if Hardik is out for any of the games.

In addition, his performance in international cricket led to his recall to the Test team. Surya Kumar might receive his first series cap. After inclusion to the team for the first two Test matches against Australia.

Here, we take a look at his outrageous 2022 and the standout performances from the year.

Yadav put up quite a few memorable performances throughout the year. But maybe his best performance came in Nottingham. Where he made his first T20I hundred, a remarkable 117 off 55 balls. Playing against one of the best white-ball teams in recent memory, England.

Yadav raised India from 31/3 in a run chase of 216 to lift India. As giving the visitors a chance to knock down the target. Although he was dismissed, India was still within striking distance of a stunning triumph that would have made them renowned.