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Known today as one of the most explosive batters in T20 cricket, Suryakumar Yadav, fondly called SKY, has become a symbol of innovation and consistency in the format. Whether donning the blue of the Mumbai Indians or representing India on the world stage, his 360-degree strokeplay leaves bowlers bewildered. But long before the records and accolades, SKY was a young man battling nerves before his big moment.
Speaking recently about his early IPL days, Suryakumar reflected on his debut for Mumbai Indians in 2012, a match played against the now-defunct Pune Warriors India at the Wankhede Stadium.
"I barely slept the night before my ...