Saba Karim, a former Indian cricketer, has backed Suryakumar Yadav for the Test match and believes that the star batter will make his Test debut within a year. Yadav’s credentials in red-ball cricket were also discussed by the veteran. For those who are unfamiliar, Yadav has scored more than 5,000 runs for Mumbai in First-Class cricket at an acceptable average of 44, scoring 14 tons and 26 half-centuries.

“I think he might get a chance in Test matches six months or one year down the line. He has been playing red-ball for a long time for Mumbai. His track record in domestic cricket is very good. He averages around 40-45.” 

Karim said,  Speaking recently on India News

Yadav was not selected to play in the Test series against Bangladesh next month.He might get a chance to play Test cricket after the World Test Championship (WTC) season ends next year.

“Emulate his T20I success in One Day cricket” – Saba Karim on Suryakumar Yadav

Karim also believes that Yadav is likely to emulate his T20I success in the upcoming ODI series against New Zealand, starting in Auckland on November 25 (Friday).

“I feel Suryakumar Yadav will soon emulate his T20I success in One Day cricket.”

Due to his current form, the former Indian selector believes that Yadav has surpassed Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the T20I format. He believes that at this point, no player can compete with him in T20I cricket:

“If you look at his current form, he’s surpassed Virat, Rohit, and every batter in the T20I format. No batter stands a chance as compared to Suryakumar Yadav. In that context, he is way ahead.”

Earlier, former Indian coach and player Ravi Shastri had pointed out that Yadav could be a three-format player.

“I think he is a three-format player. I know they don’t talk about him for Test cricket. Let me tell you. This guy can play Test cricket and he can surprise a few. Send him there at No. 5 and let him stir it up.”

he said speaking to Star Sports during the recently concluded T20 World Cup

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It is important to note that Yadav will not play in the three ODIs that will be played in Bangladesh next month. He will be eager to perform in the current New Zealand tour’s 50-over format and establish himself in one-day internationals ahead of the 2023 World Cup in India.