S. Sreesanth has questioned head coach Gautam Gambhir's role in India's recent white-ball cricket triumphs, arguing players like Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav deserve more credit. Samson was Player of the Tournament in the 2026 T20 World Cup.
Former England spinner Graeme Swann discusses the speculation surrounding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's future in elite cricket, noting it's natural for successors to be sought as players age. He highlights 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a special talent emerging in Indian cricket.
Suryakumar Yadav, a pivotal figure in India's T20 cricket evolution, has been controversially dropped from the squad despite leading them to a World Cup title. His innovative batting style transformed India's approach to the format.
Suryakumar Yadav, 35, has been dropped from India's T20I team due to declining form and the need for long-term planning ahead of the 2028 World Cup, despite leading the team to the 2026 T20 World Cup title.
Suryakumar Yadav, 35, has been dropped from India's T20I team due to declining form and the selectors' focus on the 2028 World Cup, despite recently leading the team to a T20 World Cup title.
Suryakumar Yadav congratulates Shreyas Iyer on becoming India's new T20I captain, after losing the role and his squad place despite leading India to the 2026 T20 World Cup title.
Ravichandran Ashwin criticizes selectors for dropping T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav from India's T20I squad, citing his recent achievement and suggesting he deserved more time to prove himself.
Shreyas Iyer named new T20I captain of India, replacing Suryakumar Yadav, due to Iyer's consistent performance in IPL and Surya's recent form decline.
Suryakumar Yadav posts support for the Indian team on Instagram after being replaced as T20I captain by Shreyas Iyer. 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes the youngest player ever selected for India, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record.
Shreyas Iyer replaces Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain for tours of Ireland and England, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain. Notably, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is included in both squads, while Jasprit Bumrah is omitted from T20I squads but included in the Asian Games team.
Former India cricketer Saba Karim believes Suryakumar Yadav's T20 place is uncertain for the 2028 World Cup due to inconsistent form. Karim backs Rajat Patidar for captaincy and highlights Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a future prospect.
Former India cricketer Saba Karim believes Suryakumar Yadav's place in the T20 side is under scrutiny due to inconsistent form, potentially impacting India's plans for the 2028 T20 World Cup. Karim also backed Rajat Patidar for captaincy.
Reports suggest Suryakumar Yadav may lose India's T20 captaincy despite a T20 World Cup win. Shreyas Iyer is the leading candidate to replace him, with selectors considering leadership options for upcoming series against Ireland and England.
The BCCI is considering Suryakumar Yadav's future as T20I captain, potentially excluding him from upcoming selection meetings for tours of Ireland and England. Selectors are reportedly looking for a new captain, with Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma, and Sanju Samson among the contenders.
Suryakumar Yadav's T20 captaincy is reportedly under review by the BCCI due to recent batting struggles in the T20 Mumbai League and IPL 2026. Shreyas Iyer and Tilak Varma are emerging as potential successors, with the upcoming Ireland series being a crucial juncture.
Suryakumar Yadav's T20I captaincy is under scrutiny due to poor form. The selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar and with coach Gautam Gambhir's input, is reportedly divided on his successor, with Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson being considered.
India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav faces scrutiny over his form and captaincy. The selection committee is set to discuss his future, with potential successors like Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson being considered.
Suryakumar Yadav's batting struggles persist as he was dismissed for 19 off 11 balls in the T20 Mumbai League. His team, Triumph Knights, lost by 21 runs. This follows a period of ordinary form in the T20 World Cup and IPL 2026.
Suryakumar Yadav became the second Mumbai Indians player to score over 4000 runs, but his milestone was overshadowed by a difficult IPL 2026 season. He scored 270 runs in 13 matches, contributing to MI's ninth-place finish.
Saurabh Dubey, an uncapped pacer, made his IPL debut for Kolkata Knight Riders after being picked as an injury replacement. Despite a long layoff and initial skepticism, Dubey impressed KKR's coaching staff with his net performances and went on to play crucial roles in matches, even taking key wickets.
Mumbai Indians made IPL history for the wrong reasons in 2026, becoming the second team to have three different captains in three consecutive matches due to injuries and personal reasons.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) captain Ajinkya Rahane won the toss and chose to bowl first against Mumbai Indians (MI) in their crucial IPL 2026 match at Eden Gardens, with KKR needing a win to keep playoff hopes alive.
Ricky Ponting believes Shreyas Iyer is a top contender for India's next T20 captain, potentially ahead of Suryakumar Yadav. Iyer, captain of Punjab Kings, recently led a side in 100 IPL matches and guided three franchises to finals.
Jasprit Bumrah, in his first match as Mumbai Indians captain, led the team to a six-wicket win over Punjab Kings in IPL 2026, with Tilak Varma's half-century and Ryan Rickelton's explosive innings being key.
