Suryakumar Yadav taught 'limitation is not weakness' lesson by Ravi Shastri ahead of debut as India's full-time captain
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav taught 'limitation is not weakness' lesson by Ravi Shastri ahead of debut as India's full-time captain

Hindustan Times  

It's the dawn of a new era for SKY. In a few hours from now, Suryakumar Yadav, Rohit Sharma's successor, will make his debut as India’s full-time captain when the Men in Blue take on Sri Lanka in the first T20I in Pallekele. Suryakumar Yadav will take a huge step in his career today as he begins his tenure as India's full-time T20I captain. It's his first match as India's official captain as he and the team management slowly look to build a squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup. There's still time before the next big ICC T20 event comes to India but the process, as a certain MS Dhoni always stressed on, begins now, with Surya at the helm.

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Suryakumar Yadav to play remaining Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy games, Shreyas Iyer to remain Mumbai captain
3 weeks, 1 day ago

Suryakumar Yadav to play remaining Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy games, Shreyas Iyer to remain Mumbai captain

Hindustan Times  

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav is available for the remaining Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy matches. "Yes, Suryakumar Yadav has informed us that he is available to play the remaining matches in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. Top 15 buys at IPL 2025 Auction Share Via Copy Link Rishabh Pant ₹ 27 Cr DC LSG Total Match 111 Total Runs 3284 …

'One man batted at 3 and did wonders...': Suryakumar Yadav drops 'Virat Kohli' reference after Tilak Varma's century
1 month ago

'One man batted at 3 and did wonders...': Suryakumar Yadav drops 'Virat Kohli' reference after Tilak Varma's century

Hindustan Times  

India’s T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav lauded young sensation Tilak Varma for “walking the talk” after the 22-year-old delivered back-to-back centuries to propel India to a dominant 3-1 series triumph against South Africa. He just walked the talk.” Varma’s unbeaten 120 off 47 balls at SuperSport Park, combined with Sanju Samson’s scintillating 109 not out, powered India to a mammoth 283/1—the …

Suryakumar Yadav gives special mention to three players for their support during South Africa series
1 month, 1 week ago

Suryakumar Yadav gives special mention to three players for their support during South Africa series

Hindustan Times  

Johannesburg, : India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav thanked Jitesh Sharma, Vyshak Vijay Kumar and Yash Dayal for the support that they offered during their entire tour of South Africa. Suryakumar Yadav gives special mention to three players for their support during South Africa series With India sticking to their winning formula for the majority of the series apart from a …

Trophy presenter makes it awkward for Indian players, Hardik, Suryakumar surprised as he overstays his welcome
1 month, 1 week ago

Trophy presenter makes it awkward for Indian players, Hardik, Suryakumar surprised as he overstays his welcome

Hindustan Times  

India sealed a series victory in emphatic style against South Africa, piling on over over 500 runs in the final two matches of the T20I series to dominate the South African bowling and put the seal on a phenomenal year in the shortest format of the game for the men in blue. A massive 135-run victory in the fourth and …

India captain Suryakumar reveals "it was perfect time" to promote Tilak to Virat Kohli's spot in T20Is
1 month, 1 week ago

India captain Suryakumar reveals "it was perfect time" to promote Tilak to Virat Kohli's spot in T20Is

Hindustan Times  

Johannesburg, : India captain Suryakumar Yadav opened up about the notable change in the batting line-up, which saw him stepping down in the order and promoting youngster Tilak Varma to the number three position during the T20I series against South Africa. India captain Suryakumar reveals "it was perfect time" to promote Tilak to Virat Kohli's spot in T20Is India's new …

Will stay with me forever: Suryakumar reacts to special South Africa series win
1 month, 1 week ago

Will stay with me forever: Suryakumar reacts to special South Africa series win

India Today  

India’s T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, celebrated his team’s resounding 3-1 series victory over South Africa as a defining moment in his captaincy journey. Following India’s dominant 135-run win in the fourth T20I at Johannesburg on November 15, Suryakumar hailed the team's collective effort, especially their adherence to pre-planned strategies laid out by the coaching staff. Sanju Samson and Tilak Verma …

Sanju Samson to continue opening in T20Is? Suryakumar reveals healthy headache
1 month, 1 week ago

Sanju Samson to continue opening in T20Is? Suryakumar reveals healthy headache

India Today  

India captain Suryakumar Yadav said that India have a happy headache of having a lot of players competing for the squad. Speaking at the post-match press conference after the 4th and final ODI of the series, Yadav said that he was living in the moment and would think about future combinations of the Indian team later. Suryakumar spoke about the …

IND vs SA, 4th T20I: Samson, Tilak steal show as India demolishes South Africa to seal series
1 month, 1 week ago

IND vs SA, 4th T20I: Samson, Tilak steal show as India demolishes South Africa to seal series

The Hindu  

Sanju Samson’s breathtakingly beautiful stroke-play was matched by Tilak Varma’s understated brilliance as India, riding on their record breaking twin tons, bullied a listless South Africa with a series-winning 135-run victory in the fourth and final T20 International here on Friday. CHECK OUT | IND vs SA, 4TH T20I HIGHLIGHTS In South Africa’s run chase, Arshdeep Singh swung the ball …

Suryakumar Yadav Sacrifices No. 3 Spot For Tilak Varma, Who Responds With Match-Winning Century In IND vs SA 3rd T20I
1 month, 1 week ago

Suryakumar Yadav Sacrifices No. 3 Spot For Tilak Varma, Who Responds With Match-Winning Century In IND vs SA 3rd T20I

ABP News  

Centurion: When Suryakumar Yadav knocked on Tilak Varma's hotel room door to inform that he will bat at number three in the third T20 International, the talented left-hander was filled with gratitude and promised his skipper that he wouldn't let him down. "It was for 'SKY', our skipper because he gave me a chance to bat at number three," Varma …

Suryakumar Yadav called out for poor captaincy after losing second T20I vs South Africa, Here's why
1 month, 1 week ago

Suryakumar Yadav called out for poor captaincy after losing second T20I vs South Africa, Here's why

India TV News  

India skipper Suryakumar Yadav is at the receiving end of criticism from fans and experts alike after losing the second T20I against South Africa on Sunday. It was a baffling decision from the captain as the spinners dominated the evening and in South Africa's batting innings, the tweakers had picked six wickets for just 40 runs in nine overs. Former …

Suryakumar Yadav's honest admission on IPL auction right after T20Is against South Africa: 'You cannot lie...'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav's honest admission on IPL auction right after T20Is against South Africa: 'You cannot lie...'

Hindustan Times  

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav was honest enough in admitting that the players are indeed thinking about the Indian Premier League mega auction and retentions, even when they are in South Africa for the four-match T20I series, which began on Friday in Durban. During the toss for the first T20I between India and South Africa, Suryakumar Yadav was asked about …

IND vs SA 1st T20I Live Score: Suryakumar Yadav-led Men in Blue face Proteas in rematch of 2024 T20 World Cup final
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

IND vs SA 1st T20I Live Score: Suryakumar Yadav-led Men in Blue face Proteas in rematch of 2024 T20 World Cup final

Firstpost  

India vs South Africa, 1st T20I Live: India take on South Africa in a four-match T20I series starting in Durban on Friday. The two teams had faced off in the 2024 T20 World Cup final in June, when India had triumphed. The two teams, who faced off in the 2024 T20 World Cup final in June, will play a four-match …

In focus: Suryakumar Yadav’s outstanding record as India’s T20I captain ahead of IND vs SA 1st ODI
1 month, 2 weeks ago

In focus: Suryakumar Yadav’s outstanding record as India’s T20I captain ahead of IND vs SA 1st ODI

Live Mint  

Suryakumar Yadav, famously known as “SKY”, has shown solid leadership in T20Is for India, primarily stepping in when regular captains like Rohit Sharma or Hardik Pandya are unavailable. Since the 2023 World Cup, he has led India in several T20I matches, including a remarkable 4-1 series victory over Australia, which many saw as a satisfying response to India’s ODI World …

Suryakumar Yadav responds on Ruturaj's absence from India squad
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav responds on Ruturaj's absence from India squad

Deccan Chronicle  

Team India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav had spoken about the absence of young batter Ruturaj Gaikwad from the Indian T20 squad for the South Africa series. Ruturaj Gaikwad, the Chennai Super Kings captain was consistent with his performance across all formats in the domestic arena. Speaking in a press conference ahead of the first T20I against South Africa, Suryakumar said …

Suryakumar Yadav opens up on Rohit Sharma's influence as leader, says 'Hitman' taught him the art of staying 'balanced'
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav opens up on Rohit Sharma's influence as leader, says 'Hitman' taught him the art of staying 'balanced'

Firstpost  

India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav has come to Rohit Sharma’s defence after an embarrassing Test whitewash against New Zealand at home, saying the former Mumbai Indians captain taught him the art of staying balanced in victory as in defeat. Suryakumar Yadav succeded Rohit Sharma as India T20I captain after the latter helped the Men in Blue win the 2024 ICC …

South Africa vs India, 1st T20I Predicted XI: Will Ramandeep Singh make his debut?
1 month, 2 weeks ago

South Africa vs India, 1st T20I Predicted XI: Will Ramandeep Singh make his debut?

India Today  

As India gears up for the first T20I against South Africa in Durban on November 8, there’s plenty of anticipation around the debut of new talents. Among the emerging names in the squad, 29-year-old all-rounder Ramandeep Singh is one to watch, as he’s likely to make his senior team debut. India already has a robust bowling lineup, with Arshdeep Singh …

SA vs IND: Suryakumar Yadav draws inspiration from Rohit Sharma ahead of first T20I against South Africa
1 month, 2 weeks ago

SA vs IND: Suryakumar Yadav draws inspiration from Rohit Sharma ahead of first T20I against South Africa

The Hindu  

Suryakumar Yadav is a big fan of Rohit Sharma’s leadership philosophy which inspires him to keep his flock together by understanding his players’ psyche and find balance when the chips are down. Surya, who took over as India’s shortest format skipper after the victorious T20 World Cup campaign, admitted that he followed “Rohit’s captaincy route” of spending a lot of …

India vs South Africa: Five things Suryakumar Yadav-led Men in Blue will be targeting in upcoming T20s
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

India vs South Africa: Five things Suryakumar Yadav-led Men in Blue will be targeting in upcoming T20s

Firstpost  

Revenge might certainly be on the South African players’ minds when they face India in the first of four T20Is in Durban on Friday. Reuters A little over four months since that nerve-wracking T20 World Cup final in Barbados, India and South Africa are set to meet in the shortest format once again. Here are five things India will be …

Suryakumar Yadav defends 'leader' Rohit Sharma, reveals captaincy inspiration
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav defends 'leader' Rohit Sharma, reveals captaincy inspiration

India Today  

India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav defended Test captain Rohit Sharma, saying he learnt the art of staying balanced in the highs and lows of the sport from his Mumbai Indians teammate. Speaking to the press on the eve of the T20I series opener in Durban, Suryakumar Yadav was asked about the pressure on Rohit Sharma after India lost to New …

'Ruturaj ka time ayega': Suryakumar Yadav backs batter to gain India spot soon
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Ruturaj ka time ayega': Suryakumar Yadav backs batter to gain India spot soon

India Today  

India’s T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav expressed his confidence that Ruturaj Gaikwad will soon find his way back into the national squad, commending the 27-year-old’s consistent performances across formats. While Gaikwad is notably absent from India’s T20I squad for the South Africa series, Suryakumar explained that this omission is part of the management’s selection process, hinting that Gaikwad’s return is likely …

Cricket fraternity showers birthday wishes on India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav
3 months, 1 week ago

Cricket fraternity showers birthday wishes on India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav

Hindustan Times  

New Delhi, : As India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav turns 34 on Saturday, the cricketing fraternity and members of Indian Cricket Team extended their good wishes. Cricket fraternity showers birthday wishes on India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav The Indian Cricket Team posted on Instagram a heartfelt message celebrating Suryakumar's achievements and contributions. Here's wishing Team India T20I Captain Suryakumar Yadav …

Suryakumar Yadav's recovery on track, India captain set for Duleep Trophy return ahead of Bangladesh T20Is
3 months, 1 week ago

Suryakumar Yadav's recovery on track, India captain set for Duleep Trophy return ahead of Bangladesh T20Is

Hindustan Times  

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav's recovery is on track, and there are no doubts about his availability for the three-match T20I series against Bangladesh next month. Suryakumar Yadav's recovery on track, India captain set for Duleep Trophy return ahead of Bangladesh T20Is "Surya's recovery is going well. He is almost 100 per cent and he knows it," said a BCCI …

Suryakumar ready to do the hard yards to reclaim India test spot
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Suryakumar ready to do the hard yards to reclaim India test spot

Hindustan Times  

NEW DELHI, - India's Twenty20 captain Suryakumar Yadav hopes a stint in first class cricket will improve his chances of reclaiming a spot in the test squad. Suryakumar ready to do the hard yards to reclaim India test spot The 33-year-old plays a key role in India's white-ball squads and took over the T20 captaincy when Rohit Sharma quit the …

Suryakumar Yadav awkward after Hardik Pandya directly addresses him in dressing room speech after Sri Lanka whitewash
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav awkward after Hardik Pandya directly addresses him in dressing room speech after Sri Lanka whitewash

Hindustan Times  

A lot has been written and said about Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya ever since the former beat the latter in the race for India's T20I captaincy. When Hardik Pandya addressed Suryakumar Yadav directly in the dressing room, the camera focused on him, who had an awkward smile on his face. Interesingly, the Sri Lanka T20Is which India won 3-0, …

Suryakumar Yadav refuses to take credit for bowling impeccable last over ahead of Siraj: 'I'm not captain, I'm a leader'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav refuses to take credit for bowling impeccable last over ahead of Siraj: 'I'm not captain, I'm a leader'

Hindustan Times  

India captain Suryakumar Yadav refused to take credit for deciding to bowl the last over in the third T20I against Sri Lanka in Pallekele. Suryakumar Yadav picked up a couple of wickets and gave away only five runs in the last over to take the India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I to Super Over. When Surya was asked about his …

‘Suryakumar Yadav a short-term option’: Scott Styris' massive claim on Gautam Gambhir not getting a ‘natural captain’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

‘Suryakumar Yadav a short-term option’: Scott Styris' massive claim on Gautam Gambhir not getting a ‘natural captain’

Hindustan Times  

Suryakumar Yadav has started his T20I captaincy regime on an impressive note with back-to-back wins over Sri Lanka to clinch the three-match series. India's head coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Suryakumar Yadav started their tenures with a series win over Sri Lanka. However, former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris suggested that new head coach Gambhir didn't get a natural skipper …

Hardik Pandya puts captaincy setback behind him
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya puts captaincy setback behind him

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: In professional life, one of the tougher setbacks to deal with is to be superceded in promotion. Pandya had been the T20 captain of the Indian team since the 2022 T20 World Cup and was also the vice-captain of Rohit Sharma’s World Cup-winning side in June. While the spotlight has been on the new captain and new coach Gautam …

Suryakumar Yadav spills the beans on India's 'brand of cricket' under him and Gambhir after India thrash Sri Lanka
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav spills the beans on India's 'brand of cricket' under him and Gambhir after India thrash Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

India hardly broke a sweat as they decimated the Sri Lankan batting and bowling lineups in their first two T20Is under head coach Gautam Gambhir and new full-time T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav. India's batters showed in these two games that they are going to continue with the template that was set with Rohit Sharma as captain and head coach Rahul …

Ravi Shastri's worry after Hardik Pandya left out of India ODI squad: 'If you're bowling just 3 overs instead of 10...'
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Ravi Shastri's worry after Hardik Pandya left out of India ODI squad: 'If you're bowling just 3 overs instead of 10...'

Hindustan Times  

Concerns about his fitness were confirmed as one of the primary reasons behind Hardik Pandya's loss to Suryakumar Yadav for becoming the next T20I captain for India. Former India head Ravi Shastri expressed a similar concern, but believes that the ball is in Hardik's court as outlined his future path after T20I captaincy snub. Ravi Shastri has his say on …

Suryakumar Yadav equals this world record of Virat Kohli!
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav equals this world record of Virat Kohli!

Deccan Chronicle  

Hyderabad: The New India T20 Captain Suryakumar Yadav had made history with extraordinary performance in his first game as a full time captain against Sri Lanka. Suryakumar Yadav was awarded the player of the match for his match-winning knock, which took his over-all POTM award tally to 16 equaling the modern day great Virat Kohli, who also has 16 POTM …

Suryakumar Yadav equals Virat Kohli's world record in 56 fewer matches in blistering start to captaincy era against SL
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav equals Virat Kohli's world record in 56 fewer matches in blistering start to captaincy era against SL

Hindustan Times  

In a stellar performance, newly-appointed T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav led India to a commanding 43-run victory over Sri Lanka in the opening match of the series on Saturday, marking a successful start to the Gautam Gambhir era. Suryakumar's scintillating 58 off just 26 balls set the tone for India’s innings after an explosive 74-run partnership in the first six overs …

Suryakumar Yadav is a bowlers' captain, says Axar Patel
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav is a bowlers' captain, says Axar Patel

New Indian Express  

PALLEKELE: Indian all-rounder Axar Patel has hailed new T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav as a bowlers' captain who grants his bowlers the freedom to execute their plans. As a player, there is a good bond with him.” Recalling the five-match T20I series against Australia in India late last year, which the hosts won 4-1, Axar noted that playing under Suryakumar's captaincy …

1st T20I: Suryakumar Yadav-Gautam Gambhir regime starts with 43-run win against Sri Lanka
4 months, 3 weeks ago

1st T20I: Suryakumar Yadav-Gautam Gambhir regime starts with 43-run win against Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

New captain Suryakumar Yadav led from the front with a breathtaking half-century as India comfortably out-batted Sri Lanka by 43 runs in the opening T20 Internationals to start the Gautam Gambhir era with a victory here on Saturday. India's Suryakumar Yadav celebrate his half-century during the 1st T20I against Sri Lanka It was Indian skipper Suryakumar's 26-ball-58 and a 74-run …

Suryakumar ends prolonged silence on jumping over Hardik Pandya to become India T20I captain; calls Rohit ‘engine’
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Suryakumar ends prolonged silence on jumping over Hardik Pandya to become India T20I captain; calls Rohit ‘engine’

Hindustan Times  

India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav finally ended his prolonged silence on BCCI's decision to prefer him as the skipper over Hardik Pandya. On the eve of the first T20I against Sri Lanka, which will begin a new chapter in Indian cricket under new coach Gautam Gambhir and Surya, India's T20I skipper said nothing will change between him and Hardik. Suryakumar …

"One thing he will have to learn...": Shastri highlights major challenge for Suryakumar as India's T20I captain
4 months, 3 weeks ago

"One thing he will have to learn...": Shastri highlights major challenge for Suryakumar as India's T20I captain

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai, : Former India all-rounder and head coach Ravi Shastri backed newly-appointed T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav to do well for the team and pointed out one major area that he must work on to earn success as a skipper. ": Shastri highlights major challenge for Suryakumar as India's T20I captain India's tour of Sri Lanka begins with the first T20I …

Suryakumar Yadav's tongue-in-cheek reply to Gambhir's 'Surya's been my only regret...' remark leaves reporters in splits
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav's tongue-in-cheek reply to Gambhir's 'Surya's been my only regret...' remark leaves reporters in splits

Hindustan Times  

In May earlier this year, Gautam Gambhir, who had yet to be announced as the head coach of the Indian men's cricket team, admitted that not identifying Suryakumar Yadav's true potential, even as a batter, remains his biggest and only regret in his tenure as Kolkata Knight Riders captain. Two months hence, Suryakumar, now the Indian T20I captain under coach …

I enjoy leadership, learnt a lot of things from different captains: Suryakumar Yadav
4 months, 4 weeks ago

I enjoy leadership, learnt a lot of things from different captains: Suryakumar Yadav

New Indian Express  

PALLEKELE: Newly-appointed Indian T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav says he has enjoyed being a leader on field despite not donning the captain's hat, adding that he learnt the tricks of the trade from different skippers over the years. Suryakumar was appointed as India's T20 captain last week ahead of Hardik Pandya after Rohit Sharma's retirement from the format. Suryakumar's first assignment …

Suryakumar Yadav's old Gautam Gambhir connection unearthed, identified as reason behind SKY's T20I captaincy ascension
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav's old Gautam Gambhir connection unearthed, identified as reason behind SKY's T20I captaincy ascension

Hindustan Times  

Suryakumar Yadav's promotion as India's T20I captain was a move no one saw coming. Besides, he has a fine record as India's T20I captain, having led the team to a 4-1 win against Australia at home, barely four days after the ODI World Cup concluded. However, former India spinner Pragyan Ojha raised an interesting point when he unearthed an old …

Gautam Gambhir and co. wanted Tilak Varma in T20I squad, reason behind Riyan Parag's selection revealed: Report
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Gautam Gambhir and co. wanted Tilak Varma in T20I squad, reason behind Riyan Parag's selection revealed: Report

Hindustan Times  

India's squads for the Sri Lanka tour saw some major surprises, with one of the biggest talking points being the appointment of Suryakumar Yadav as the side's T20I captain. Tilak Varma was reportedly the first choice for team management for the Sri Lanka series Another big decision in the squad selection was Riyan Parag being handed a maiden ODI call-up. …

‘Hand Hardik a certificate saying he isn’t fit': Ex-Pakistan star blasts Gambhir, Agarkar's ‘excuse’ for captain Surya
4 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Hand Hardik a certificate saying he isn’t fit': Ex-Pakistan star blasts Gambhir, Agarkar's ‘excuse’ for captain Surya

Hindustan Times  

Former Pakistan captain Rashid Latif has joined the bandwagon of former players questioning the reason behind Hardik Pandya's not becoming India's new T20I captain. The BCCI made a bold decision by naming Suryakumar Yadav the new T20I captain over Hardik, who was Rohit Sharma's deputy in the successful T20 World Cup campaign. Hardik, who has led Gujarat Titans to the …

Shubman Gill looks to improve his batting performance in T20I series against Sri Lanka
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Shubman Gill looks to improve his batting performance in T20I series against Sri Lanka

India TV News  

Shubman Gill is looking to improve his batting performance in the shortest format of the game during the upcoming T20Is against Sri Lanka. Gill, India's new vice-captain in white-ball cricket, is expected to open in T20Is against Sri Lanka starting on July 27. Speaking ahead of the series opener in Pallekele, Gill accepted his below-expectations performances in T20Is that cost …

Srikkanth targets Agarkar over Suryakumar's T20I captaincy promotion for Sri Lanka series: 'Say it without fear'
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Srikkanth targets Agarkar over Suryakumar's T20I captaincy promotion for Sri Lanka series: 'Say it without fear'

Hindustan Times  

Days after India's chairman of selectors, Ajit Agarkar, revealed the reason behind Hardik Pandya's demotion, former Indian opener Krishnamachari Srikkanth questioned the selector's treatment of the star Team India all-rounder. India's chief selector Agarkar mentioned that Pandya lost on India's T20 captaincy to Suryakumar because of concerns over his availability. Suryakumar eventually pipped Hardik for the captaincy post when the …

Ashish Nehra points out Gautam Gambhir factor for Hardik Pandya's India captaincy snub in SL T20s: ‘New coach has come…’
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Ashish Nehra points out Gautam Gambhir factor for Hardik Pandya's India captaincy snub in SL T20s: ‘New coach has come…’

Hindustan Times  

With chief Indian selector Ajit Agarkar and Team India head coach Gautam Gambhir favouring Suryakumar Yadav for the vacant T20I captaincy spot, former India pacer Ashish Nehra has sympathised with ex-vice-captain Hardik Pandya. Hardik's frequent injury absences paved the way for Suryakumar to succeed Rohit Sharma as Team India's captain for the T20I series against Sri Lanka. With Hardik losing …

‘Rohit, Kohli, Jadeja big loss for Indian cricket. Sri Lanka will aim to take advantage: Coach Sanath Jayasuriya
4 months, 4 weeks ago

‘Rohit, Kohli, Jadeja big loss for Indian cricket. Sri Lanka will aim to take advantage: Coach Sanath Jayasuriya

Hindustan Times  

Former Sri Lanka captain and the current interim coach of the side, Sanath Jayasuriya, said India will feel the absence of Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja in the upcoming T20I series against them. India will start the Sri Lanka tour without Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma The three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka will kickstart a new chapter …

Hardik Pandya absent in Suryakumar Yadav's first huddle as captain, Gambhir's 'happy dressing room' theory helps: Report
4 months, 4 weeks ago

Hardik Pandya absent in Suryakumar Yadav's first huddle as captain, Gambhir's 'happy dressing room' theory helps: Report

Hindustan Times  

The next few months are expected to be rather interesting in Indian cricket. Gambhir's appointment was on expected terms, but Suryakumar getting the captaincy ahead of Hardik Pandya came with its element of surprise. A scribe working for Dainik Jagran, quoting a source, informed that on Monday when Suryakumar assembled his team for his first huddle as India's official T20I …

Suryakumar's subtle caution for Axar Patel ahead of 1st T20I hints at Pallekele track: 'Teesre chouthe over ke baad...'
5 months ago

Suryakumar's subtle caution for Axar Patel ahead of 1st T20I hints at Pallekele track: 'Teesre chouthe over ke baad...'

Hindustan Times  

Suryakumar Yadav is all set to begin his first assignment as a full-time T20I captain, with India slated to face Sri Lanka in a three-match contest, starting July 27 in Pallekele. Suryakumar Yadav during India's practice session in Pallekele The Indian team already reached Sri Lanka on Monday afternoon and scheduled their first practice session on Tuesday, at the Pallekele …

Ajit Agarkar dumps India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav from ODI scheme: 'We haven't discussed him'
5 months ago

Ajit Agarkar dumps India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav from ODI scheme: 'We haven't discussed him'

Hindustan Times  

BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar made an honest admission about Suryakumar Yadav's omission from the ODI team despite appointing him as the new T20I captain. The BCCI made some bold decisions ahead of the Sri Lanka tour by naming Surya the new T20I captain over Hardik Pandya, but he failed to make the cut for the ODI team. Ajit Agarkar …

SL vs IND: Charith Asalanka named new captain as Sri Lanka announce T20I squad
5 months ago

SL vs IND: Charith Asalanka named new captain as Sri Lanka announce T20I squad

India Today  

Sri Lanka announced a 16-member squad to take on Suryakumar Yadav-led India in a three-match T20I series from July 27 to 30 in Pallekele. Much like Sri Lanka, India also appointed a new T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav after Rohit Sharma retired from T20I cricket following the World Cup triumph. SRi LANKA T20I SQUAD FOR INDIA SERIES Charith Asalanka – Captain, …

Hardik Pandya meets Gautam Gambhir's staff hours after new head coach's presser as Team India leaves for Sri Lanka
5 months ago

Hardik Pandya meets Gautam Gambhir's staff hours after new head coach's presser as Team India leaves for Sri Lanka

Hindustan Times  

The Indian team are making their way to Sri Lanka for their limited-overs tour of the country. The team, who will be led by a new coaching staff helmed by Gautam Gambhir and a new captain in T20Is in Suryakumar Yadav, was spotted gathering at the Mumbai airport on Monday just hours after the former gave a press conference along …

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