Suryakumar Yadav expresses regret over ODI career and lack of hard work
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 6:21 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Suryakumar Yadav spoke candidly about his regret regarding his ODI career, attributing his struggles to insufficient effort during an interview with Aakash Chopra. Despite excelling in T20 cricket, Yadav's ODI performance has been subpar, with just 773 runs at an average of 25.76 across 37 matches. His ODI journey included a difficult final outing in the 2023 World Cup final against Australia. Yadav emphasized that he takes full responsibility for his performance, acknowledging he did not prepare adequately for the format’s demands. He highlighted the mental challenges of ODI cricket compared to T20, noting his disappointment in not mastering the discipline required to succeed.
- •Yadav scored 773 runs in 37 ODIs, averaging 25.76.
- •His last ODI was in the 2023 World Cup final against Australia.
- •He attributes his struggles to a lack of hard work and preparation.
- •Yadav contrasts ODI challenges with his successful T20 career.
- •He expressed disappointment in not mastering ODI demands.
- 6:35 AMYahoo Sports — ‘ I take the blame myself’: Suryakumar Yadav’s big regret over failed ODI career
- 6:21 AMYahoo Sports — 'I didn't work hard': Suryakumar Yadav admits he is ‘disappointed’ over biggest regret of his Indian cricket career
"Suryakumar Yadav openly takes responsibility for his underwhelming ODI career, admitting he lacked the necessary dedication to the 50-over format. He struggles with the complexities of ODI cricket compared to T20s and expresses regret over not mastering the art of innings construction. Yadav reflects that his journey in ODI cricket feels incomplete and remains a lingering aspiration.
"Suryakumar Yadav opens up with raw honesty about his biggest career regret, late India debut, and the turning point in his cricket journey.
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External links- Yahoo SportsAug 30, 2026, 6:35 AM‘ I take the blame myself’: Suryakumar Yadav’s big regret over failed ODI career
Suryakumar Yadav openly takes responsibility for his underwhelming ODI career, admitting he lacked the necessary dedication to the 50-over format. He struggles with the complexities of ODI cricket compared to T20s and expresses regret over not mastering the art of innings construction. Yadav reflects that his journey in ODI cricket feels incomplete and remains a lingering aspiration.
- Yahoo SportsAug 29, 2026, 6:21 AM'I didn't work hard': Suryakumar Yadav admits he is ‘disappointed’ over biggest regret of his Indian cricket career
Suryakumar Yadav opens up with raw honesty about his biggest career regret, late India debut, and the turning point in his cricket journey.
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