‘Very happy for Shreyas’: Suryakumar Yadav reacts to Iyer becoming India’s new T20I captain
Suryakumar Yadav congratulated Shreyas Iyer on becoming India's new T20I captain, saying he is "very, very, very happy" for his Mumbai teammate.
Suryakumar Yadav congratulated Shreyas Iyer on becoming India's new T20I captain, saying he is "very, very, very happy" for his Mumbai teammate.
India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav met Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai amid growing speculation over his future as skipper ahead of India's upcoming T20 assignments.
Former India selector Devang Gandhi believes Shreyas Iyer is the leading candidate to succeed Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain, citing his proven leadership record in the IPL and domestic cricket.
Former India chief selector MSK Prasad says removing Suryakumar Yadav as T20I captain now would be premature. He backs Shreyas Iyer, Tilak Varma and others as future leadership options.
In an emotional video released by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Friday on X, Suryakumar thanked Indian supporters for their relentless backing, saying the victory would not have been possible without their prayers and support.
Surya spoke about emotional exchanges with several players in the squad, including Ishan Kishan and Sanju Samson, highlighting how their willingness to prioritise the team above personal roles defined India’s successful World Cup journey.
Kirti Azad raised concerns over the move, stating that sports and sportspersons should remain above religion or caste.
India captain Suryakumar Yadav became the subject of memes after getting dismissed for a golden duck in the 2026 ICC Men's T20 World Cup final despite India’s dominant victory over New Zealand.
India’s triumph on home soil capped a memorable campaign, with the skipper already setting his sights on the next major targets, including a gold medal at the 2028 Summer Olympics and defending the T20 World Cup title in 2028.
India's triumph in the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup was not only a landmark achievement for the Suryakumar Yadav-led side but also a moment of redemption for head coach Gautam Gambhir, said former India cricketer and national selector Jatin Paranjape.
