Looking forward to work with Rahul Dravid: Suryakumar Yadav

Indian batsman Suryakumar Yadav stated that he is excited to play the forthcoming limited-overs series against Sri Lanka. The Mumbaikar added that he is keen to learn a lot from head coach Rahul Dravid. The Indian cricket board has also declared that T Dilip and Paras Mhambrey will help Rahul Dravid. They will be the assistant coaches for the limited-overs series against Sri Lanka.

Suryakumar Yadav had a great start to his international career. He featured in three T20Is against England in Ahmedabad. While he did not get to bat in his first game, he made sure to leave an impact by slamming a blistering half-century on his first outing. 

My job with the national team is the same as it is for Mumbai Indians: Suryakumar Yadav

The 30-year-old believes that the forthcoming series against Sri Lanka will be a new series. Yadav will have to start from scratch. Working for the first time with Rahul Dravid, Yadav is eager to learn with the calm and composed head coach. The Mumbai player reckoned that his job with the national team is the same as it is for Mumbai Indians.

Due to the Covid-19 restrictions, India is set to play with two squads -- Dhawan's limited-overs team and Virat Kohli's Test side at the same time. The Shikhar Dhawan-led side will play 3 ODIs and as many T20Is from July 13 to 25. On the other hand, the Test specialists will face England in a 5-Test series from August 4. The upcoming six-match tour in Sri Lanka is an excellent opportunity for many of the youngsters. They have a perfect chance of making a case for themselves in the eyes of the national selectors.

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