Former Mumbai player Sulakshan Kulkarni believes Suryakumar Yadav's batting struggles stem from mindset and tactics, not technique. Kulkarni noted that Yadav's form has declined since taking over T20I captaincy, with low scores in 2025. He suggested that limited batting opportunities, particularly when opponents are dismissed cheaply, may have affected Yadav's rhythm. Kulkarni emphasized the importance of Yadav facing more balls to regain form and benefit the team.