 "IPL 2025: How Suryakumar Yadav's Indian cricket team can benefit from the upcoming season?")
The 2025 edition of the Indian Premier League (IPL) is set to be a crucial tournament, not just for franchises but also for the Indian cricket team, now led by Suryakumar Yadav in the T20I format. With the next ICC T20 World Cup scheduled to be held in India and Sri Lanka next year, the IPL 2025 season will offer a perfect platform to identify new talents, assess players’ form, and refine strategies for Team India.
Here’s a look at how the IPL 2025 season can benefit Suryakumar Yadav and his Indian cricket team ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup:
Openers can be finalised to replace Rohit & Kohli
One of the biggest talking points in Indian T20I cricket has been the opening combination. With Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli stepping away from T20Is, IPL 2025 will be crucial in identifying India’s long-term opening pair.
Shubman Gill, Yashasvi Jaiswal, and Ruturaj Gaikwad will be closely watched to see who can provide consistent starts with a good strike rate. Ishan Kishan and Abhishek Sharma are also strong contenders, given their explosive powerplay hitting.
If Rohit and Kohli continue to open in the IPL with the same composure that they did during the 2024 T20 World Cup, it could raise the possibility of them returning for India in T20Is. There are already rumours about them contemplating taking back their T20I retirements to play in the next T20 World Cup in India.
Finding a back-up for Jasprit Bumrah
Jasprit Bumrah remains India’s most reliable pacer, but given his injury history, India need a strong backup who can deliver in high-pressure T20 games. IPL 2025 will be key in identifying potential options.
Harshit Rana (KKR), Avesh Khan (LSG), Mayank Yadav (LSG) are among the pacers who could stake a claim. Finding a solid backup pacer will give India flexibility and reduce their dependence on Bumrah in major tournaments.
However, the talent that Bumrah possesses, everybody know that it is nearly impossible to replace him in any format. Bumrah was the Player of the Tournament in the 2024 T20 World Cup that India won. He delivered a match-winning spell in the final against South Africa.
Impact Shorts
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India’s finishing ability in T20Is has been inconsistent. IPL 2025 will help identify players who can consistently deliver in the death overs. Hardik Pandya is currently the only finisher in India’s squad whom the team can rely on blindly. Apart from him, no other player has consistently stepped up in crucial moments.
Rinku Singh’s ability to hit sixes under pressure will determine if he cements his place as India’s go-to finisher. Shivam Dube and Jitesh Sharma could also be tested in this role, depending on their IPL performances. Dube was part of the Indian team in the previous T20 World Cup but apart from a couple of knocks, he didn’t fire much as a finisher.
Identifying future stars for Team India
The IPL has always been a breeding ground for young talent, and the 2025 season will be no different. Suryakumar Yadav, who now shoulders the responsibility of leading India in T20Is, will closely monitor the performances of emerging Indian players.
Meanwhile, players like Riyan Parag, Tilak Varma, Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma, and Harshit Rana could further cement their places in the national team with standout performances.
Experimenting with different combinations
With India looking to build a strong squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup, the IPL 2025 season will provide insights into which batting and bowling combinations work best. By observing players’ performance, the Indian team led by Suryakumar Yadav can finalise its most effective combination for the upcoming T20 World Cup.
Overseas players offering tactical insights
The IPL is known for the presence of world-class overseas players, which can be a major advantage for the Indian cricket team. The participation of foreign cricketers not only raises the competition level but also provides Indian players with valuable tactical insights, helping them refine their game against a variety of opponents.
The Indian team management will definitely keep an eye on the performances of overseas players, as this will provide their own players with a solid preparation ground ahead of the 2026 T20 World Cup. Meanwhile, overseas players will also benefit from playing in IPL 2025, as it will help them prepare for the next T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka.
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