Suryakumar Yadav is set to lead India in the T20I series against Sri Lanka

BCCI is set to have a name Suryakumar Yadav as the new captain of the Indian men’s T20I team. The decision was made from the former captain Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from shortstop following India’s T20 World Cup victory in the Caribbean last month.

No Hardik Pandya as India T20I captain

While Hardik Pandya, the current vice-captain, is considered the front-runner for the leadership role due to his previous experience leading Indian and IPL franchises (Gujarat Titans and Mumbai Indians), reports suggest that fitness concerns and job management may play a key role in the new system. appointment of captain. Hardik’s recent injury struggles and limited playing time in T20Is from 2022 seem to tip the scales in Suryakumar’s favour.

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Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir will start their tour with a tour of Sri Lanka

Suryakumar, known for his explosive batting, has already shown his leadership by captaining Mumbai in domestic tournaments. He also impressed with his captaincy in the recent T20I series he faced Australia again South Africa, leading India to a massive 4-1 win and a 1-1 draw respectively. This experience, coupled with his consistent form and guaranteed place in the playing XI, makes him a solid choice for the captain’s role.

The upcoming tour of Sri Lanka will not only be Suryakumar’s first stint as a full-time captain, but will also mark the first match Gautam Gambhir as India’s new coachinstead Rahul Dravid after the success of the latter which culminated in winning the T20 World Cup.

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

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

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