Suryakumar Yadav’s Mantra Before Pakistan: “Close Your Room, Switch Off Your Phone And Sleep”

India captain Suryakumar Yadav kept things light, clear, and focused ahead of the Super Four clash against Pakistan. After India’s gritty win over Oman, he handled a late-night media session with humour and calm, sharing a simple mantra for shutting out noise: “Close your room, switch off your phone and sleep.” He mixed jokes with straight answers, steering every question back to cricket, preparation, and keeping the team in a good headspace.

Zoning Out The Noise

Suryakumar explained that outside noise is real—friends, social media, and chatter are always around. His advice to the squad is practical: rest well, filter what to consume, and only keep what helps on the field. He made it clear the team doesn’t need to block everything; sometimes, a piece of advice can be useful. The key is to choose what enters the mind and stick to routines that build readiness.

“Close your room, switch off your phone and sleep… I’m not saying shut the noise completely, but take what is good for you.”

“Build-Up? The Match Is In 24 Hours!”

When asked about the heavy build-up to India–Pakistan round two, he laughed it off. For him, with such a short turnaround, there’s no time to ride narratives. The focus is on recovery, planning, and execution. He also brushed aside the idea that an earlier win gives any edge. Each game starts at 0–0; whoever plays better on the day wins.

“Build-up? Match is in 24 hours, yaar! Who has time for build-up?”
“That game doesn’t give us an edge… we will have to start well from scratch.”

Entertainment For A Full House

Suryakumar repeatedly framed the occasion as an opportunity to play good cricket for packed stands. He didn’t bite on rivalry labels or off-field angles. His message to the team is simple: enjoy the stage, trust the habits built over the last few matches, and put on a strong, clean performance.

“When I see a full stadium, I just tell the boys it’s time for entertainment!”

A Wink To The “Other Things”

When a question hinted at “other things” about India’s last game—an indirect nod to the handshake controversy—he turned it into a joke and moved on. He kept the tone light, refused to add fuel, and kept bringing the conversation back to bat, ball, and plans.

“Baaki cheezein? What is that, bhai?”
“By doing the same, you mean with the ball, right? Then fine.”

Managing Workloads, Keeping Everyone Ready

On selection and rotation, Suryakumar highlighted how players like Varun Chakravarthy prepare even when rested. Varun bowled long at nets and warmed up with intensity, showing he is always match-ready. That is the standard Suryakumar wants across the dressing room: preparations that don’t depend on selection but on professionalism.

“He likes to come to the ground, bowl 8–10 overs… his preparations are spot on, whether he’s playing or not.”

“Abhi To Chalu Hua Hai”—Not The Business End Yet

A reporter called it the “business end” of the Asia Cup. Suryakumar’s reply, delivered with a grin, kept everyone laughing and grounded. The message: the tournament is just heating up; keep it simple, one game at a time.

“Arre dada, abhi to chalu hua hai yaar, business end kaise ho gaya?”

He added that India’s preparation has been solid—three wins, good habits, and clarity on roles—but none of that guarantees anything tomorrow. Fresh start, clear plans, and discipline under pressure will decide the contest.

Leadership Through Clarity And Calm

What stood out most was his control of the room. He avoided bait on sensitive topics, kept answers short and friendly, and repeated the same pillars: rest, filter the noise, trust routines, and focus on cricket. His style mirrors his batting at its best—relaxed, decisive, and tuned to the moment.

What It Means For India vs Pakistan

• Mindset first: keep calm, enjoy the stage, and start from scratch.

• Process over buzz: stick to good habits from the last three games.

• Readiness across the squad: even rested players stay match-ready.

• Noise control: rest well, filter chatter, and carry only what helps.

“We’re here to play a good brand of cricket… Whoever plays well will win the game.”

India walk into Dubai with a light touch, not loaded words. Under Suryakumar, the plan is straightforward—sleep well, switch off the noise, and let the cricket do the talking.