• BCCI set to appoint Suryakumar Yadav as Team India's new T20I captain.

  • Suryakumar will take over the reins from Rohit Sharma.

Suryakumar Yadav set to lead India in the T20I series against Sri Lanka
Hardik Pandya, Suryakumar Yadav (Pic Source: X)

The BCCI is set to name Suryakumar Yadav as the new captain of India men’s T20I team. The decision is due since former skipper Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from the shortest format following India’s T20 World Cup triumph in the Caribbean last month.

No Hardik Pandya as India T20I captain

While Hardik Pandya, the current vice-captain, was considered a frontrunner for the leadership role due to his prior experience leading both India and IPL franchises (Gujarat Titans and Mumbai India), reports suggest that fitness concerns and workload management might play a decisive role in the new captain’s appointment. Hardik’s recent injury struggles and limited playing time in T20Is since 2022 seem to title the scales in Suryakumar’s favour.

Also READ: Rohit Sharma throws light on the turning point for India in the T20 World Cup final

Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir to begin their journey with Sri Lanka tour

Suryakumar, known for his explosive batting, has already shown his leadership credentials by captaining Mumbai in domestic tournaments. He also impressed with his captaincy in the recent T20I series against Australia and South Africa, leading India to a dominant 4-1 victory and a hard-fought 1-1 draw respectively. This experience, coupled with his consistent form and guaranteed place in the playing XI, makes him a strong choice for the captaincy role.

The upcoming tour of Sri Lanka will not be just Suryakumar’s first assignment as full-time captain, but also mark the debut of Gautam Gambhir as India’s new head coach, replacing Rahul Dravid after the latter’s successful stint that culminated in the T20 World Cup win.

The BCCI will finalize the squad for the Sri Lanka tour, including three T20Is and three ODIs, during a selection committee meeting scheduled this week.

This new chapter under Suryakumar’s leadership and Gambhir’s guidance will be keenly watched by Indian cricket fans, as they aim to build upon the team’s recent success in the shortest format.

Also READ: Amit Mishra explains why Shubman Gill is not an ideal captain for Team India

Subscribe to Cricket Times on YouTube to watch Exclusive Interviews, Podcasts, Weekly News Updates & Explainers.

TAGS:

CATEGORY: Featured Suryakumar Yadav

For latest cricket news and updates, subscribe to our Weekly Newsletter.

About the Author:
Anirudh is the Head of Content at CricketTimes.com. He is a seasoned journalist and content writer with 12 years of experience in the field of cricket. With over 9,000 published articles under his belt, Anirudh brings a creative and strategic approach to his work, always striving to deliver content that resonates with audiences. A die-hard sports fan who loves playing, watching and talking about cricket. Cricket is his Religion & 'Sachin Tendulkar' his GOD. His motto of life is Eat, Sleep, Cricket, REPEAT!! You can write to him at anirudh@crickettimes.com and follow him on Twitter, Facebook & Linkedin.