‘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.
“The mood in the camp is very relaxed. Leading such a wonderful side on home soil. It's a special feeling, and everyone is excited for the T20 World Cup final,” he added.
However, India’s record at the Narendra Modi Stadium has been far from convincing.
“I always say good things happen to good people and at the right time. No better time, no better stage for someone like him to step up and give the team what the team required.
With West Indies coming off a defeat to South Africa and India riding high after a thumping win over Zimbabwe, the Group 1 equation has turned this encounter into a straight shootout.
It was the revamped opening duo of Abhishek Sharma (55) and Sanju Samson (24) who laid the platform with an aggressive start.
