New Zealand pacer Adam Milne, best known for his raw pace and fiery spells, surprised fans and teammates alike when he was recently spotted trying his hand at the audacious “Supla Shot”—a signature stroke made famous by India’s T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav. The moment came during a training session with the Texas Super Kings as the Kiwi prepares for the upcoming 2025 Major League Cricket (MLC) season in the United States.
Milne, not typically known for his batting exploits, drew laughter and admiration after he attempted the high-risk, high-reward shot that has become a defining part of Suryakumar’s dazzling T20 repertoire. The “Supla Shot,” named after the Marathi word for scoop, involves a batsman bending low and effortlessly scooping the ball over the fine-leg or short third boundary, often against deliveries that are otherwise hard to dispatch.
Footage of Milne’s attempt, which quickly went viral among MLC fans, showed the fast bowler in full gear, taking a low stance and improvising a stroke that bore a striking resemblance to SKY’s trademark execution. Though not executed with the same finesse, Milne’s version drew cheers from his teammates and even a nod of appreciation from the coaching staff.
The light-hearted moment reflects not just the camaraderie and energy in the Texas Super Kings camp, but also how Suryakumar Yadav’s influence has crossed international boundaries. Milne, when asked about his impromptu impression, said with a smile, “It’s a shot I’ve seen a thousand times from SKY. It’s unreal how he makes it look so easy. I thought I’d give it a go—turns out, it’s a bit harder than it looks!”
This moment also highlights the growing global appeal of Major League Cricket. With stars from New Zealand, Australia, India, and other cricketing nations descending on U.S. shores, the league is fostering not just competition, but cross-cultural exchanges in playing styles, technique, and even humour. The Texas Super Kings, an offshoot of the IPL’s Chennai Super Kings franchise, have built a strong unit that blends international stars like Milne with local American talent. Milne’s jovial effort at the “Supla Shot” added a layer of entertainment to their training, showing the lighter side of intense professional preparation.
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