NEW DELHI: God of Cricket Sachin Tendulkar praised the United States for their spirited performance and praised Suryakumar Yadav’s calm brilliance after India survived a tense challenge in their T20 World Cup 2026 Group A clash.
India were put under serious pressure following a dramatic top-order collapse while batting first. Reduced to 77 for 6, the defending champions looked vulnerable before Suryakumar Yadav stepped in with a composed and experienced knock, steadying the innings and lifting India to a competitive total.
Tendulkar showers praise on USA and India
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“A tense start, but a calm finish for Team India. When new teams step up to the occasion, cricket’s global rise accelerates – @usacricket did that yesterday, and their energy and enthusiasm was promising! They came close to giving us some nervous moments, but @surya_14kumar’s experience and composure under pressure guided India to a respectable total. Our bowlers did the rest for us. Well done Team India, always good to start on a winning note!”
USA continues to impress on big stage
Despite India’s 29-run win, questions were raised over the batting collapse and the heavy reliance on Suryakumar Yadav. USA, meanwhile, impressed with their discipline, sharp fielding, and intelligent bowling throughout the match.
Once considered outsiders, the associated nation continues to punch above its weight. Having already stunned Pakistan in the previous edition of the T20 World Cup, USA’s latest display only strengthens the sense that they are building towards a big future in world cricket.
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