India well prepared for Australia challenge; I wish them luck: Suryakumar Yadav

T20 International (T20I) skipper Suryakumar Yadav has wished the Indian team the best for their upcoming five-match Test series against Australia. Surya reckons it will be a challenging tour but believes that the team is well prepared.

"For the squad in Australia, I wish them all the luck. I know they're well prepared going into the series, and I know it'll be a challenging one, but at the same time, I wish them all the luck," Suryakumar said in the post-match press conference following India's 135-run win in the fourth T20I against South Africa in Johannesburg.

With very little gap between the South Africa T20Is and the Australia Tests, a relatively weaker side was sent to the Rainbow Nation, but the young guns, under Surya, fired and led them to a 3-1 series victory. 

While admiring the depth of the Indian team to field multiple teams, Surya also praised the hunger of the team at his disposal for wanting to go back home and play in the Ranji Trophy. "I think it says a lot about how strong the base of Indian cricket is. Guys playing a lot of domestic cricket going back home. Even before this game, I realised I know these guys are talking about going back and playing a lot of domestic cricket for the respective state," the 34-year-old said.

"So that speaks a lot about their urge to go back play for the street and do well deliver there as well and keep that run so," he added. 

Surya also praised Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma, who scored two hundreds apiece in the four-match series, for their hard work. "This victory is a testament to the players' hard work. Sanju and Tilak were outstanding with the bat, and the bowlers executed our plans perfectly," he said.

Addressing the media along with Surya, Tilak thanked the team management for their faith in him. "I’ve been working hard on my batting, and to contribute in such a big way feels amazing. The support from the senior players and coaching staff has been incredible," he said.

With a comprehensive win in Johannesburg, India won the four-match T20Is against the Aiden Markram-led side 3-1. As far as the Australia series in concerned, Rohit Sharma's men will begin their campaign on November 22 in Perth.

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