The Indian cricket team’s T20I captaincy has been a topic of intense debate in recent times, with two strong contenders vying for the coveted role. Hardik Pandya, who led the team in several T20Is in 2023, was expected to become the permanent captain after Rohit Sharma’s retirement from the format. However, Suryakumar Yadav, who has been in impressive form, emerged as the surprise choice to lead the team.
According to reports, Ajit Agarkar, the chief selector, and head coach Gautam Gambhir strongly backed Suryakumar Yadav for the captaincy role.
ALSO READ- Top-10 Most Beautiful Women Athletes in the world
Agarkar even threatened to resign if Hardik Pandya was named captain, citing concerns over Pandya’s fitness issues and unavailability for every series. Gambhir supported Agarkar’s stance, and the two former cricketers’ views ultimately prevailed.
Suryakumar Yadav’s appointment as T20I captain came as a surprise to many, but his leadership skills and impressive form on the field made him a strong contender for the role. The selection committee, led by BCCI Secretary Jay Shah, ultimately chose Suryakumar Yadav as the captain of the Indian T20I team, with Shubman Gill as his vice-captain.
FOLLOW OUR FB PAGE FOR LATEST SPORTS NEWS
Hardik Pandya, who was expected to take over as captain after Rohit Sharma’s retirement, was not given any leadership role in the team. The decision to appoint Suryakumar Yadav as captain was reportedly made after intense discussions among the selection committee and officials.
In a recent press conference, Agarkar revealed that Suryakumar Yadav was chosen as captain due to his fitness issues and unavailability for every series. “Fitness is a clear challenge and we want someone who is available more often than not,” Agarkar said. “Having said that, we believe Surya has the qualities necessary to be a captain.”
The Indian team’s performance under Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy has been impressive, with a 3-0 T20I series win against Sri Lanka. Hardik Pandya, who did not participate in the ODI matches of the same tour, praised Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership skills after the series win.
Don’t miss to win Big
Gambhir even invited Hardik Pandya to speak in the dressing room after the series win, highlighting his willingness to work together with the team.
As India looks ahead to future challenges in international cricket, Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership skills will be crucial in guiding the team to success.