<p>His terrific innings in only his second international outing was cut short by a controversial dismissal, but Surya Kumar Yadav took it on his chin, saying few things are "not in my control".</p>.<p>Surya Kumar smashed a blistering 57 off 31 balls to set up India's series-levelling eight-run win against England in the fourth T20 International against England here on Thursday night.</p>.<p>Just when he was looking to pile on England's misery, the Mumbai dasher was given out in a controversial fashion.</p>.<p>"Regarding my dismissal, not really disappointed because few things are not in my control. Things that are in my control, I try to control that and things outside that, are not in my hands," Surya Kumar said at the post-match press conference on Thursday.</p>.<p>He began his foray in international cricket with a stunning six off England pacer Jofra Archer.</p>.<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/surya-kumar-yadavs-controversial-dismissal-sparks-soft-signal-debate-963739.html" target="_blank">Surya Kumar Yadav's controversial dismissal sparks 'soft signal' debate</a></strong></p>.<p>"I am very happy with the way the things went. My plan was really clear when I went out to bat. I have seen Archer in the last two-three seasons in the IPL, I watched all of his games, whenever a new batsman comes in, what plans he has, obviously I had my plans as well," added Surya Kumar.</p>.<p>"It was a great opportunity for me to bat at number three for India. Yeah, I knew he will come a little short at me."</p>.<p>During India's innings, two umpiring seemed to have gone against the hosts. Surya Kumar was dismissed by Sam Curran.</p>.<p>The right-handed batsman tried to play a shot but Dawid Malan ended up taking the catch.</p>.<p>Replays indicated that the ball might have hit the ground when Malan was taking the catch.</p>.<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/virat-kohli-suggests-i-dont-know-option-for-umpires-after-catch-controversy-963647.html" target="_blank"> Virat Kohli suggests 'I don't know' option for umpires after catch controversy </a></strong></p>.<p>However, as the soft signal was out, the third umpire upheld the on-field call citing "lack of conclusive evidence".</p>.<p>Surya Kumar was not included in India's squad for the white-ball series against Australia despite a stellar IPL and domestic season</p>.<p>Speaking about how he prepared for the series against England, Surya Kumar said, "I have always said that the passion for this game has always kept me going."</p>.<p>"I kept working hard, I only knew that I have one option and I try to do things that are in my control. I kept on working on my skills and fitness and I knew that when the time is right, an opportunity will come and I will grab it with both hands.</p>.<p>"There were some butterflies, I was happy when I got to know that I will be playing at three, I knew what I had done before, I just followed the same process which I do while playing for my franchise.</p>.<p>"I knew this situation really well, I wanted to do the same things. I did not do anything different, I just expressed myself," he said. </p>
<p>His terrific innings in only his second international outing was cut short by a controversial dismissal, but Surya Kumar Yadav took it on his chin, saying few things are "not in my control".</p>.<p>Surya Kumar smashed a blistering 57 off 31 balls to set up India's series-levelling eight-run win against England in the fourth T20 International against England here on Thursday night.</p>.<p>Just when he was looking to pile on England's misery, the Mumbai dasher was given out in a controversial fashion.</p>.<p>"Regarding my dismissal, not really disappointed because few things are not in my control. Things that are in my control, I try to control that and things outside that, are not in my hands," Surya Kumar said at the post-match press conference on Thursday.</p>.<p>He began his foray in international cricket with a stunning six off England pacer Jofra Archer.</p>.<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/surya-kumar-yadavs-controversial-dismissal-sparks-soft-signal-debate-963739.html" target="_blank">Surya Kumar Yadav's controversial dismissal sparks 'soft signal' debate</a></strong></p>.<p>"I am very happy with the way the things went. My plan was really clear when I went out to bat. I have seen Archer in the last two-three seasons in the IPL, I watched all of his games, whenever a new batsman comes in, what plans he has, obviously I had my plans as well," added Surya Kumar.</p>.<p>"It was a great opportunity for me to bat at number three for India. Yeah, I knew he will come a little short at me."</p>.<p>During India's innings, two umpiring seemed to have gone against the hosts. Surya Kumar was dismissed by Sam Curran.</p>.<p>The right-handed batsman tried to play a shot but Dawid Malan ended up taking the catch.</p>.<p>Replays indicated that the ball might have hit the ground when Malan was taking the catch.</p>.<p><strong>Read more: <a href="https://www.deccanherald.com/sports/cricket/virat-kohli-suggests-i-dont-know-option-for-umpires-after-catch-controversy-963647.html" target="_blank"> Virat Kohli suggests 'I don't know' option for umpires after catch controversy </a></strong></p>.<p>However, as the soft signal was out, the third umpire upheld the on-field call citing "lack of conclusive evidence".</p>.<p>Surya Kumar was not included in India's squad for the white-ball series against Australia despite a stellar IPL and domestic season</p>.<p>Speaking about how he prepared for the series against England, Surya Kumar said, "I have always said that the passion for this game has always kept me going."</p>.<p>"I kept working hard, I only knew that I have one option and I try to do things that are in my control. I kept on working on my skills and fitness and I knew that when the time is right, an opportunity will come and I will grab it with both hands.</p>.<p>"There were some butterflies, I was happy when I got to know that I will be playing at three, I knew what I had done before, I just followed the same process which I do while playing for my franchise.</p>.<p>"I knew this situation really well, I wanted to do the same things. I did not do anything different, I just expressed myself," he said. </p>