Suryakumar Yadav Ready to Go Big Against CSK's Spinners As Mumbai Indians (MI) prepare to face Chennai Super Kings (CSK) in their IPL 2025 opener, stand-in captain Suryakumar Yadav is embracing the challenge—especially against CSK’s spin-heavy attack. "Only Sixes" – SKY’s Playful Mindset When asked about his approach to facing CSK’s experienced spinners, Suryakumar kicked off the press conference with a laugh: "Only sixes." While he delivered it as a joke, his fearless batting and 360-degree shot-making make it clear that he isn't planning to hold back. Stepping Up as MI’s Leader Personnel issues have put extra responsibility on Suryakumar, who will lead MI for only the second time in his IPL career. Though he has already captained India in T20Is, leading a franchise with high expectations adds a fresh challenge. MI will be missing key players due to injuries, but SKY is ready to step up as both captain and batting mainstay. Facing CSK’s Spinners CSK’s experienced spin attack, featuring bowlers like Ravindra Jadeja and Maheesh Theekshana, could be tricky. However, Suryakumar remains unfazed: "They have some experience also in their side… but in this format, you have to be yourself. Just enjoy and take one ball at a time." Dhoni as an Uncapped Player? 🤯 The press conference ended on a hilarious note when Suryakumar was asked about MS Dhoni being reclassified as an ‘uncapped player’ due to an old IPL rule. The thought had him in stitches, proving that even amid high-pressure leadership, he isn’t losing his relaxed, fun-loving attitude. The SKY Show Awaits With MI relying on his explosive batting and tactical leadership, all eyes will be on Suryakumar as he looks to start IPL 2025 with a bang against CSK. Suryakumar Yadav Unfazed by MI’s Absences and His Own Form Mumbai Indians (MI) may be missing key players like Hardik Pandya (suspension) and Jasprit Bumrah (injury), but Suryakumar Yadav remains unfazed, embracing his leadership role with his trademark optimism. "Is That for IPL or Team India?" - SKY on His Form When asked about his recent batting struggles, Suryakumar cheekily shot back: "Is that for IPL or for Team India? For IPL, IPL form has been good." He backed it up with last season’s stats—345 runs in 11 innings, including a century and three fifties—proving that he remains a force in the IPL despite ups and downs at the international level. "The Harder You Work, The Luckier You Get" Suryakumar isn’t sweating over his form, trusting his process and hard work instead: "If it has to come, it will come anytime. But I am actually a process-oriented man. I love to work hard in the nets. And if the runs have to follow, they will follow quickly. Someday or the other." This resilient mindset has defined his career—whether breaking into the Indian team late, recovering from injuries, or handling captaincy responsibilities for MI. Leading MI in a Challenging Season With Hardik suspended and Bumrah sidelined, SKY’s role as MI’s leader becomes even more crucial. His ability to rally a slightly depleted squad, while maintaining his aggressive batting approach, will be tested in IPL 2025. One thing is certain: he's ready for the challenge and embracing it with a smile. 😎