 "Suryakumar Yadav has replaced retired Rohit Sharma as India's T20 captain. AP")
In his first reaction after being named India’s new T20 captain, Suryakumar Yadav said that he cannot describe his feelings “in words”. The Mumbai Indian batter, who played a major role in helping India win the 2024 T20 World Cup, pipped his franchise captain Hardik Pandya to become the new India T20I captain after the retirement of Rohit Sharma.
Thanking his fans and everyone who supported him, Suryakumar wrote an emotional post on Instagram. He stated that he feels like he is living a dream.
“Thank you so much for outpouring love, support and best wishes from you. Last few weeks have been nothing short of a dream and I am truly grateful,” Suryakumar wrote on Instagram.
“Playing for the country is the most special feeling that I will never be able to describe in words. This new role brings with it, a lot of responsibility, excitement and enthusiasm. I hope to keep receiving your support and blessings. All fame reaches God, God is great.”
In the World Cup, SKY made 199 runs from eight matches at a strike rate of 135.37 besides taking the memorable David Miller catch in the final over off Hardik’s bowling.
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It has been reported that there were heated discussions during the BCCI meeting regarding who will be India’s next T20 captain. The lack of consensus resulted in the squad announcement being delayed by a few days, but Suryakumar finally won the race with the backing from new head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar.
Hardik’s poor fitness record went against the all-rounder.
Suryakumar’s first assignment as a captain will be the three-match T20 series against Sri Lanka which will start on 27 July.