I enjoy leadership, learnt a lot of things from different captains: Suryakumar Yadav
4 months, 3 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 will be the three-match T20 series against hosts Sri Lanka starting here on Saturday. Both Suryakumar and Gambhir share a strong bond since Kolkata Knight Riders days as they played together in 2014 for the franchise.

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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 …

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 …

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 …

‘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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Ajit Agarkar gives three reasons why Suryakumar Yadav 'deserved' India's T20I captaincy ahead of Hardik Pandya
5 months ago

Ajit Agarkar gives three reasons why Suryakumar Yadav 'deserved' India's T20I captaincy ahead of Hardik Pandya

Hindustan Times  

Ajit Agarkar, the chief of BCCI's selection committee, opened up on why Suryakumar Yadav was named the new India T20I captain ahead of Hardik Pandya, who was the vice-captain of the squad that won the T20 World Cup last month in Barbados, on Monday. India's Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya The need for a new India captain came about after …

Hardik injustice to Surya ascension: Gautam Gambhir will answer 3 burning questions in first presser as India coach
5 months ago

Hardik injustice to Surya ascension: Gautam Gambhir will answer 3 burning questions in first presser as India coach

Hindustan Times  

From being one of the most decorated Indian players to becoming the new head coach of the Men In Blue, Gautam Gambhir's odyssey as a long-time servant of Indian cricket is well documented. Before the two-time ICC World Cup winner arrives in Sri Lanka for his first assignment as head coach, Gambhir is set to chair a traditional press conference …

Ex-India coach delivers two-fisted take on 'extra responsibility' over Shubman Gill after unexpected BCCI decision
5 months ago

Ex-India coach delivers two-fisted take on 'extra responsibility' over Shubman Gill after unexpected BCCI decision

Hindustan Times  

Team India is set to undergo a major transition over the next months. There have been changes in the leadership group, too, with Suryakumar Yadav succeeding the outgoing Rohit Sharma as the side's T20I captain and Shubman Gill being named his deputy. India's Shubman Gill catches the ball during the first T20 international cricket match between Zimbabwe and India at …

Surya: From Mumbai problem child to India T20 leader
5 months ago

Surya: From Mumbai problem child to India T20 leader

Hindustan Times  

MUMBAI: For Shams Mulani, it has been a grind in his quest to get into national reckoning. Vinayak Mane, his captain at Parsee Gymkhana in his early days and now the club’s coach, remembers an early conversation when he was asked to take Surya under his wing in the club. Parsee Gymkhana cricket secretary Khodadad Yazdegardi recalls how then Rajasthan …

Indian players trust Suryakumar Yadav more than Hardik Pandya, BCCI got feedback. MI dressing room chaos added fuel
5 months ago

Indian players trust Suryakumar Yadav more than Hardik Pandya, BCCI got feedback. MI dressing room chaos added fuel

Hindustan Times  

Hardik Pandya is India's best seam-bowling all-rounder by some distance. The Indian players told BCCI that they trusted Suryakumar Yadav more than Hardik Pandya and would prefer playing under the former's captaincy. Things first started to go south for the 30-year-old all-rounder, when he unfortunately twisted his ankle while bowling during India's fourth ODI World Cup group stage match against …

'This new role brings...': Suryakumar Yadav's first reaction after becoming India's new T20I captain
5 months ago

'This new role brings...': Suryakumar Yadav's first reaction after becoming India's new T20I captain

India TV News  

Suryakumar Yadav thanked cricket fans for their support in his first reaction after becoming India's new T20I captain. India announced their squads for the upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka on Thursday and revealed Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20I skipper. The 33-year-old Mumbai Indians batter has dominated ICC T20 rankings for the last couple of years and was part …

‘Gambhir didn’t pitch for Suryakumar but clearly said he won't work with…': BCCI official on India T20I captaincy
5 months ago

‘Gambhir didn’t pitch for Suryakumar but clearly said he won't work with…': BCCI official on India T20I captaincy

Hindustan Times  

The passing of the baton in India's T20I set-up has been unexpectedly bumpy. There has been no official word from the BCCI yet on who would succeed Rohit Sharma, now retired from T20Is after ending India's 13-year-long wait for an ICC title with the T20 World Cup triumph. Gautam Gambhir did not directly propose Suryakumar Yadav's name as India's T20I …

Suryakumar Yadav vs Hardik Pandya: Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir settle India captain debate for Sri Lanka tour - Report
5 months ago

Suryakumar Yadav vs Hardik Pandya: Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir settle India captain debate for Sri Lanka tour - Report

Hindustan Times  

Not long ago, Hardik Pandya was heavily tipped to become India's new captain in the shortest format. With Pandya completing his redemption at the T20 World Cup, there was no brainer that the all-rounder would succeed Rohit Sharma after the Hitman announced his retirement from the shortest format last month. According to a report, Rohit Sharma and Gautam Gambhir have …

Suryakumar set to be named captain for Sri Lanka T20Is, emerges dark horse for role till WC 2026: Reports
5 months ago

Suryakumar set to be named captain for Sri Lanka T20Is, emerges dark horse for role till WC 2026: Reports

India TV News  

India's T20 beast Suryakumar Yadav is reportedly set to become the captain for the T20I series against Sri Lanka. A report in PTI states that SKY is the preferred choice for captaining the team in Sri Lanka T20Is and has also emerged as a dark horse to be the T20 leader till the World Cup 2026. He is completely fit …

Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya's record as captain as BCCI mulls over captaincy pick for Sri Lanka tour
5 months ago

Suryakumar Yadav, Hardik Pandya's record as captain as BCCI mulls over captaincy pick for Sri Lanka tour

India TV News  

Suryakumar Yadav or Hardik Pandya? Hardik went into the recently concluded ICC Men's T20 World Cup as Rohit's vice-captain and played a key role in ensuring that India lifted the trophy after remaining unbeaten in the entire tournament. With Rohit Sharma having announced his T20I retirement and India due to tour Sri Lanka for a three-match T20I and ODI series, …

Gambhir’s interpersonal skills at test, Hardik’s second chance
5 months, 1 week ago

Gambhir’s interpersonal skills at test, Hardik’s second chance

Hindustan Times  

Mumbai: Rahul Dravid worked with seven different captains in his first year as head coach but that wasn’t by design. As Indian cricket’s playing group transitions towards a more youthful look, new head coach Gautam Gambhir may again have to work with different captains for each format to begin with. After a forgettable IPL as Mumbai Indians captain, Hardik came …

Suryakumar Yadav rises above setbacks to underline T20 supremacy
6 months ago

Suryakumar Yadav rises above setbacks to underline T20 supremacy

Hindustan Times  

If you look at Suryakumar Yadav purely through the prism of T20 World Cups, the 2024 edition seems to be a continuation of his confidence-brimming campaign in 2022. Still the world’s No.1 batter as per the T20 rankings, he is playing shots just as jaw-dropping as the ones he did in Australia two years ago. India's Suryakumar Yadav celebrates his …

Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya come to the party in time for T20 World Cup... albeit just
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja, Hardik Pandya come to the party in time for T20 World Cup... albeit just

Hindustan Times  

When India’s national selectors named the 15 for next month’s T20 World Cup exactly a week back, it was met largely with the acknowledgement that, given the circumstances, they had picked the best possible squad. Suryakumar Yadav, Ravindra Jadeja and Hardik Pandya are peaking at the right time Only skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Yuzvendra Chahal and Shivam …

Suryakumar Yadav named captain of ICC men's T20I team of the year
11 months ago

Suryakumar Yadav named captain of ICC men's T20I team of the year

The Hindu  

Flamboyant middle-order batter Suryakumar Yadav has been named the captain of the ICC men's T20I Team of the Year, which also includes three more Indians in opener Yashasvi Jaiswal, spinner Ravi Bishnoi and left-arm pacer Arshdeep Singh. Suryakumar found a place in the side for a second straight year and is in the running for T20I men's Cricketer of the …

Suryakumar Yadav rewarded by ICC as India captain extends dominance over T20I contemporaries with blistering knock vs SA
1 year ago

Suryakumar Yadav rewarded by ICC as India captain extends dominance over T20I contemporaries with blistering knock vs SA

Hindustan Times  

Suryakumar Yadav announced his arrival in the rainbow nation by showing his batting pyrotechnics against hosts South Africa on Tuesday. The star batter was rewarded for his quick-fire knock as the 32-year-old extended his dominance in the ICC Men's T20I Batter Rankings. Suryakumar extends lead at top of ICC Men's T20I Batter Rankings Nicknamed SKY, the India T20I skipper is …

Suryakumar Yadav speaks about Arshdeep Singh, impact of bowlers and first win as captain
1 year ago

Suryakumar Yadav speaks about Arshdeep Singh, impact of bowlers and first win as captain

Firstpost  

Arshdeep Singh delivered the perfect final over in the fifth T20I between India and Australia, much to the delight of his captain Suryakumar Yadav India successfully withstood onslaught from Matthew Wade, as they sealed the fifth T20 international to conclude the Australia series at 4-1. Despite the visitors initially appearing well-placed for a consolation win with captain Wade taking on …

'Captaincy comes with a lot of things, loyality is one of them' - Shubman Gill on leading Gujarat Titans
1 year ago

'Captaincy comes with a lot of things, loyality is one of them' - Shubman Gill on leading Gujarat Titans

India TV News  

Hardik Pandya's sudden move to Mumbai Indians from Gujarat Titans in an all-cash deal has ushered in an era marked by the emergence of a new leader at Titans in the form of Shubman Gill. Titans took to the social media platform 'X' formerly Twitter to share a video of Gill, narrating his thoughts on his new leadership role. While …

Suryakumar Yadav looks to shine the light on his talent again
1 year, 1 month ago

Suryakumar Yadav looks to shine the light on his talent again

Hindustan Times  

This will take some time to sink in,” said Suryakumar Yadav in a post on the social media platform X on November 20. Suryakumar Yadav interacts with VVS Laxman during a practice session on the eve of the first T20 match between India and Australia But time is in short supply for the batter known as SKY. He has been …

‘He is a find, we should take care of him’: Ex-IND star vouches for T20 star, hopes ‘he makes it to World Cup squad’
1 year, 8 months ago

‘He is a find, we should take care of him’: Ex-IND star vouches for T20 star, hopes ‘he makes it to World Cup squad’

Hindustan Times  

Team India started the year on a comprehensive note, securing back-to-back series victory against Sri Lanka and New Zealand. Rahul Tripathi, Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav The Indian top-order misfired completely and in the absence of Shreyas Iyer and Rishabh Pant, the middle-order too looked out of sorts. However, ex-India cricketer Nikhil Chopra feels otherwise and hopes that Suryakumar makes …

Suryakumar will bring about global revolution in T20 cricket: Ricky Ponting
1 year, 10 months ago

Suryakumar will bring about global revolution in T20 cricket: Ricky Ponting

India TV News  

Legendary Australian cricketer Ricky Ponting believes that India star batter Suryakumar Yadav could inspire a new breed of players to emulate his style of play and take T20 cricket to "another level" globally. Ponting also called the Indian cricketer as the greatest innovator in the shortest version, comparing his style of batting with South African white-ball specialist AB de Villiers …

Suryakumar Yadav reveals special chat with father after T20I vice-captaincy news: Don't take any pressure
1 year, 11 months ago

Suryakumar Yadav reveals special chat with father after T20I vice-captaincy news: Don't take any pressure

India Today  

Suryakumar Yadav said it was his father who broke the news that he was selected as the vice-captain for India's T20I squad for a 3-match T20I series against Sri Lanka in January 2023. Suryakumar will be Hardik Pandya's deputy as the BCCI senior selection committee overlooked senior players, including captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, KL Rahul and Bhuvneshwar Kumar. KL …

For Suryakumar Yadav, T20 vice-captaincy is reward for batting impact
1 year, 11 months ago

For Suryakumar Yadav, T20 vice-captaincy is reward for batting impact

Hindustan Times  

Be it pacey Perth or Mumbai’s square turner, Suryakumar Yadav can ace them both. Suryakumar Yadav in action If within two years of international debut, when not even an IPL team captain, you are elevated to India T20 vice-captaincy it means you have performed extraordinarily well. After getting his India break in his 30s, such has been Yadav's batting brilliance …

How Suryakumar Yadav became the new Mr. 360 and lit up the T20 World Cup
2 years, 1 month ago

How Suryakumar Yadav became the new Mr. 360 and lit up the T20 World Cup

The Hindu  

Not many in Anushakti Nagar — a neighbourhood in Mumbai where the Bhabha Atomic Research Council is located — dreamt of playing cricket for India instead of following in the footsteps of their scholarly and qualified parents. He believed in ‘this is how I score runs’ and stuck to it,” says Wasim Jaffer, the run-machine, under whose captaincy Surya – …

Suryakumar Yadav is a joy to watch: Rahul Dravid reveals why India batter is No.1 in world
2 years, 1 month ago

Suryakumar Yadav is a joy to watch: Rahul Dravid reveals why India batter is No.1 in world

India Today  

India head coach Rahul Dravid was awestruck after Suryakumar Yadav scored an unbeaten 25-ball 61 against Zimbabwe in the T20 World Cup 2022 Super 12 match on Sunday, November 6 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. “That’s why he is the No.1 T20I batter in the world at the moment because of that consistency in a format where scoring at a …

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav's reaction at presenter's 'you are now No.1 T20I batter' remark is absolute gold
2 years, 1 month ago

Watch: Suryakumar Yadav's reaction at presenter's 'you are now No.1 T20I batter' remark is absolute gold

Hindustan Times  

India's star batter Suryakumar Yadav on Wednesday capped off an impressive period of dominance as he dethroned Pakistan's Mohammad Rizwan to take the top spot in ICC T20I rankings chart for batters. Suryakumar Yadav Less than 20 months back Suryakumar had made his debut for India after impressing the selectors with his performance in the IPL. After the match on …

ICC Rankings: Suryakumar slips to No. 2 in T20I batting list, Rizwan reclaims top spot
2 years, 2 months ago

ICC Rankings: Suryakumar slips to No. 2 in T20I batting list, Rizwan reclaims top spot

The Hindu  

Dubai In-form India batter Suryakumar Yadav lost his top position in the ICC T20I list by a few ranking points to Mohammed Rizwan of Pakistan, who has regained his pole position in the latest standings published on Wednesday. While Australia seamer Josh Hazlewood maintained the top spot on the updated list for T20I bowlers, there was some re-shuffling behind him …

Suryakumar Yadav batting at No.3 is a pleasing thought, he is one of the best in T20 cricket: Rohan Gavaskar
2 years, 3 months ago

Suryakumar Yadav batting at No.3 is a pleasing thought, he is one of the best in T20 cricket: Rohan Gavaskar

India Today  

Former Indian cricketer Rohan Gavaskar has suggested that Suryakumar Yadav should come out to bat at number 3 for India in the T20 World Cup. Gavaskar’s suggestions come in the background of Virat Kohli hitting a century in the Asia Cup, coming out to bat at the opening spot. Gavaskar suggested that this gives a chance for Suryakumar Yadav to …

Suryakumar Yadav’s fearless batting approach lights up Dubai
2 years, 3 months ago

Suryakumar Yadav’s fearless batting approach lights up Dubai

The Hindu  

In India’s last league game, against Namibia in Dubai, at the 2021 T20 World Cup, the then captain, Virat Kohli, sent Suryakumar Yadav at 3 instead of walking out himself. As a youngster, you want to take back some good memories from the World Cup.” Less than 12 months later, at the same venue, Kohli and Suryakumar ensured India advanced …

If India need a captain in a couple of years I wouldn't look past Hardik Pandya: Vaughan
2 years, 6 months ago

If India need a captain in a couple of years I wouldn't look past Hardik Pandya: Vaughan

The Hindu  

Former England skipper Michael Vaughan has hailed Hardik Pandya as a future India captain after he led first-timers Gujarat Titans to an IPL title win. Hardik led from the front with a three-wicket haul and a crucial 34 as Gujarat defeated former champions Rajasthan Royals by seven wickets to lift the 2022 IPL trophy on Sunday. If India need a …

Suryakumar Yadav reveals how Gautam Gambhir's belief changed his entire career
2 years, 8 months ago

Suryakumar Yadav reveals how Gautam Gambhir's belief changed his entire career

India Today  

Indian batsman Suryakumar Yadav in an interview with Gaurav Kapoor revealed how Gautam Gambhir’s trust changed his career. Speaking on Kapoor’s show Breakfast With Champions, Yadav revealed that it was Gambhir who first put faith in his talent, something that got him on the right track. He felt that if he guided me to do the right processes, I could …

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar Yadav has all the shots required to be a good No.4, says Gautam Gambhir
3 years, 3 months ago

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar Yadav has all the shots required to be a good No.4, says Gautam Gambhir

India Today  

Suryakumar Yadav has the variety to play for India in the T20 World Cup which Shreyas Iyer may not have, said former India batsman Gautam Gambhir. "He can lap you, he can late cut you, he can hit you over extra cover; he's got all the shots, especially at No.4, because sometimes No.4 is the most tricky position to bat …

Have always dreamt of playing under Virat Kohli, says Suryakumar Yadav ahead of England T20Is
3 years, 9 months ago

Have always dreamt of playing under Virat Kohli, says Suryakumar Yadav ahead of England T20Is

India TV News  

Suryakumar Yadav, a consistent performer for Mumbai Indians in the IPL and Mumbai in the domestic circuit, was rewarded with a national call-up as the BCCI announced T20 squad ahead of the limited-overs series against England. Suryakumar earned his maiden call-up along with Ishan Kishan and Rahul Tewatia in a reconfigured T20I squad that will face England in five T20 …

IPL 2020: Letting MI star Suryakumar Yadav go is KKR's biggest loss in 13 years - Gautam Gambhir
4 years, 1 month ago

IPL 2020: Letting MI star Suryakumar Yadav go is KKR's biggest loss in 13 years - Gautam Gambhir

India Today  

Gautam Gambhir, who won two titles as the captain of Kolkata Knight Riders, has reckoned that his former team's biggest mistake in the last 13 years was to let go off Suryakumar Yadav, who has starred for Mumbai Indians on numerous occasions since 2018 now. Gautam Gambhir after the starry show of the batsman in IPL 2020 has stated that …

IPL 2020 | Suryakumar Yadav should’ve been on the flight to Australia, feels Aakash Chopra
4 years, 1 month ago

IPL 2020 | Suryakumar Yadav should’ve been on the flight to Australia, feels Aakash Chopra

India TV News  

Giving a befitting reply to his omission from India's squads for the much-awaited Australia tour, Suryakumar Yadav produced an authoritative 43-ball 79 to single-handedly steer Mumbai Indians past the finishing line against Royal Challengers Bangalore on Wednesday. Suryakumar's omission from the list had caused a furore on social media, resulting in many prominent names questioning the board's negligence. Following Surya's …

Best feeling was to see Gautam Gambhir playing his final year while I was leading Delhi: Nitish Rana
4 years, 3 months ago

Best feeling was to see Gautam Gambhir playing his final year while I was leading Delhi: Nitish Rana

Hindustan Times  

Nitish Rana has often been compared to former KKR captain Gautam Gambhir. Nitish Rana Nitish certainly believes Gambhir to be one of the players who has shaped his career, and also said that he considers himself lucky when people compare him to Gambhir. And even if they say that, I have absolutely no problem with that because I have witnessed …

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