We are in the midst of an historic T20 World Cup campaign for Suryakumar Yadav. He has 225 runs in just 116 balls, averaging 75, striking at a sniff under 200; for a tournament defined by new-ball movement and middle-order recoveries, his batting prowess stands out. With the notable exception of the Pakistan game, every India match has seen Suryakumar take apart the opposition attack with a beguiling blend of classical strokeplay and ultra-modern unorthodoxy.

Shot after shot after shot from ‘SKY’s bat have left crowds in awe. A whip for six behind square off Anrich Nortje; a flat-bat four off Kagiso Rabada, on the walk, bang in the V of the V; consecutive, freakish scoop-slash-flicks off Richard Ngarava. Blighted by rain, it’s been a World Cup of both the greatest frustrations and the greatest joys coming from the same source – watching SKY.

In essence, with the inclusion of Dawson highly unlikely at this stage, England’s plan can be reduced to classical red-ball bowling first up, then either slower balls or hard lengths depending on the strengths of the bowler. If you think that sounds uninspiring, you’d be right; all the analysis, all the numbers, suggest that SKY is essentially without weakness, or at the least without a weakness England can readily exploit. In such circumstances, bowlers have to focus on what they do well, rather than trying to find non-existent chinks in a flawless suit of armour. Try – as much as you can – to embrace the chance to test yourself against the best in the world. Take wickets elsewhere, build pressure, demand more of him. But crucially – cross your fingers, and hope.

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