After Going Unsold in IPL…’: Urvil Patel Shares Suryakumar Yadav’s Words After Record T20 Century

Published On: November 28, 2024 7:30 am

A few days after going unsold in Jeddah, Urvil Patel faced 35 balls and smashed 113 balls, clattering seven fours and 12 sixes.

With an incredible 28-ball ton in the present Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy in Indore, Urvil Patel demonstrated that the event is not the sole yardstick for cricketing prowess in India, even though he went unsold in the just ended IPL Auction 2025.

He hit an undefeated 41-ball 100-run knock for Gujarat a year ago in 2023. It also became the second-fastest ton by an Indian hitter in List A cricket during a Vijay Hazare Trophy match. His SMAT century is now the fastest by an Indian and the second-fastest ton in T20 cricket overall.

A few days after going unsold in Jeddah, the wicketkeeper-batter faced 35 balls and smashed 113 balls, clattering seven fours and 12 sixes.

Motivated by Yadav Suryakumar

“To be very honest, I did expect a deal,” he said in an interview with the Times of India. However, I am content that I am performing, playing, and improving. After not being selected by any team, I just stood up and turned my attention to my game as I was watching the auction. I’m not let down. I have no control over this.”

Urvil was hired for ₹20 lakhs to be a member of GT’s setup the previous season. “I met Surya bhai during the IPL,” he recalled, recalling his encounter with Suryakumar Yadav. I approached him and just expressed my admiration for him. He was overjoyed. He remarked, “Chal, baat karte hain,” and wrapped his hand over my shoulder. [Let’s leave and speak].

I got a lot of batting advice from him. He said, ‘Bindaas khelne ka. The ball is dekhna, but the bowler is bowling, the action is uske, and the hand or finger movement is uske. And have faith. “Hamesha back karna apne aap ko.” [Play without fear. Prior to concentrating on the ball, pay attention to the bowler’s actions, hand, and finger motions. And have faith. Always Back Yourself.

“Every time I get to the middle, I remember what he said. We both bat with the same strategy, and it doesn’t matter who the bowler is,” he remarked.

Sahil Chauhan of EStonia holds the record for the quickest T20 ton overall after smashing a ton off 27 balls against Cyprus in 2024. Gujarat defeated Tripura by eight wickets as a result of Urvil’s knock.