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We’ve all gotten so used to seeing Suryakumar Yadav flip the script on bowlers that when he hits a dry patch, it feels a bit surreal. For a couple of years, he made T20 batting look like a video game. But as the recent series against New Zealand has shown, even the world’s best can hit a wall.

Lately, Surya hasn’t looked like his usual self. The “Mr. 360” shots aren’t finding the gaps, the timing seems a split-second off, and that effortless confidence which used to intimidate the best of bowlers seems a little shaky. It’s a classic case of the sport keeping even its stars grounded.

Former India opener Aakash Chopra recently weighed in on this, and his advice wasn’t about changing Surya’s technique, but rather his mindset. The logic is simple: when the runs stop flowing, you have to go back to the basics. In his recent analysis, Chopra suggested that Surya needs to stop trying to dominate from the very first ball.

When a batter is out of form, they often try “too hard” to prove they’ve still got it. This usually leads to playing risky shots on balls that should be respected. The advice for Surya? Spend a little more time at the crease. Understand what the pitch is doing. Let the game come to you instead of chasing it with fancy scoops and ramps right away.

This slump comes at a crucial time. With the 2026 T20 World Cup on the horizon, India needs their middle-order powerhouse to be at his peak. The world is watching, and more importantly, opposing teams have now spent hours studying his “unpredictable” movements. They are setting traps for his signature shots over fine leg and deep third man.

Is it time to worry? Probably not. Players of his caliber usually find a way out of these phases. But it is a reminder that in cricket, you’re only as good as your last innings. For Surya, the path back to dominance might not be a more aggressive shot, but a few moments of patience before he starts the fireworks.

It’s going to be interesting to see if he takes this “golden advice” to heart or continues with his high-risk, high-reward approach. One thing is for sure cricket fans are waiting for that one signature flick to tell them that SKY is back in business.

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