India, Jan. 27 -- Sunil Gavaskar was full of praise for Suryakumar Yadav after the Indian captain struck back-to-back half-centuries in the ongoing T20I series against New Zealand. The timely return to form could not have come at a better moment, with the T20 World Cup approaching fast. After a difficult phase that drew criticism, Suryakumar has rediscovered his fluency and confidence at the crease, providing India with a timely boost. His resurgence has eased concerns around the batting unit as India continue their dominant run in the format and build momentum ahead of their title defence.

Surya, who struggled with form last year, has started the year on a dominant note. In the third T20I against New Zealand, he had blasted a 26-ball 57...