Updated On: 22 January, 2026 07:34 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ravichandran Ashwin noticed that Suryakumar looked in good touch and said this will be a big positive for the batsman. He also feels that Team India`s management is backing all-rounder Shivam Dube to be handy with the ball as well

Ravichandran Ashwin (Pic: File Pic)
In the first T20I match against New Zealand on Wednesday, Team India emerged victorious by 48 runs at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium in Nagpur.
Skipper Suryakumar Yadav, who was struggling to find himself among the runs, delivered a helpful knock during India`s batting. Facing 22 balls, he scored 32 runs, including four boundaries and a maximum.