The BCCI is ready to call Suryakumar Yadav as the brand new captain of India males’s T20I group. The choice is due since former skipper Rohit Sharma introduced his retirement from the shortest format following India’s T20 World Cup triumph within the Caribbean final month.
No Hardik Pandya as India T20I captain
Whereas Hardik Pandya, the present vice-captain, was thought of a frontrunner for the management position on account of his prior expertise main each India and IPL franchises (Gujarat Titans and Mumbai India), reviews counsel that health issues and workload administration may play a decisive position within the new captain’s appointment. Hardik’s latest damage struggles and restricted enjoying time in T20Is since 2022 appear to title the scales in Suryakumar’s favour.
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Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir to start their journey with Sri Lanka tour
Suryakumar, recognized for his explosive batting, has already proven his management credentials by captaining Mumbai in home tournaments. He additionally impressed along with his captaincy within the latest T20I sequence towards Australia and South Africa, main India to a dominant 4-1 victory and a hard-fought 1-1 draw respectively. This expertise, coupled along with his constant kind and assured place within the enjoying XI, makes him a powerful selection for the captaincy position.
The upcoming tour of Sri Lanka won’t be simply Suryakumar’s first project as full-time captain, but in addition mark the debut of Gautam Gambhir as India’s new head coach, changing Rahul Dravid after the latter’s profitable stint that culminated within the T20 World Cup win.
The BCCI will finalize the squad for the Sri Lanka tour, together with three T20Is and three ODIs, throughout a range committee assembly scheduled this week.
This new chapter below Suryakumar’s management and Gambhir’s steering can be keenly watched by Indian cricket followers, as they intention to construct upon the group’s latest success within the shortest format.
