'Monkey off the back': Ashwin on Surya's knock

Ravichandran Ashwin lauded Suryakumar Yadav's 22-ball 32 in the first T20I against New Zealand, calling it a crucial knock to overcome a lean patch. India secured a commanding 48-run victory, with strong performances from Abhishek Sharma and Rinku Singh, taking a 1-0 series lead.