Gujarat Titans finally got their first win of the season against five-time IPL champions Mumbai Indians, thanks to impressive bowling performances from Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna. Siraj took out both of Mumbai's opening batsmen while Krishna's two wickets in the middle-order helped restrict the opposition to 160-6, far short of Gujarat's total of 196-8. Krishna, who was named player of the match, credited the team's strategy of using cutters on the wicket for their success. Despite valiant efforts from Suryakumar Yadav and skipper Hardik Pandya, Mumbai could not mount a successful chase, leading to their second straight loss in the tournament.
After a year-long absence from the cricket field, Chennai Super Kings captain, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, made a triumphant return during their match against Mumbai Indians in the IPL 2025. Dhoni's lightning-fast stumping of Suryakumar Yadav sent fans into a frenzy, with his 0.12 seconds breaking the record for the fastest stumping in IPL history. Though he couldn't finish the match, his teammate Rachin Ravindra secured victory with a six in the final over, causing CSK fans to erupt in celebration for their beloved "Thala."
MI captain Hardik Pandya will miss their IPL 2025 opener against CSK due to a one-match ban for slow over-rates. Pandya has named Suryakumar Yadav, current India T20 captain, as his successor for the match. With experienced leaders like Yadav, Rohit Sharma, and Pandya, the team looks to bounce back after a disappointing season last year.
Captain Suryakumar Yadav shares his praise for ODI and Test captain Rohit Sharma after India defeats New Zealand in a nail-biting final to win the Champions Trophy 2025. Rohit's instrumental 76 from 83 balls helped India maintain control over the required run rate. Despite a comeback attempt from the Kiwis, India's in-form middle order ensured a calm and collected victory. Amidst rumors of retirement, Rohit confidently states that he has no plans to retire from the 50-over format and is focused on continuing India's success in future tournaments.
Mumbai's Ranji Trophy team receives a major boost as India T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav and all-rounder Shivam Dube make themselves available for the quarter-final against Haryana. Despite Yadav's series of low scores in the ongoing T20Is against England, his presence will greatly benefit the team. The MCA has confirmed that the two players have informed them of their availability and the selection committee will soon meet to pick the squad. Both players have been busy with national duty but have previously played for Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy and Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. The quarter-finals are set to begin on February 8.
The latest episode of Star Sports' Deep Point featured a discussion between experts Sanjay Manjrekar and Sanjay Bangar on Suryakumar Yadav's rise to becoming India's T20I captain and best batter. Manjrekar and Bangar delved into Yadav's incredible journey from playing for KKR with just two shots to now being hailed as the world's best T20I batter. They also discussed Yadav's potential as a leader for the next generation of T20 talent in India, with his impressive captaincy record so far.
Former Indian cricketer Aakash Chopra has analyzed India's loss to England in the third T20I, pinpointing a crucial error made by captain Suryakumar Yadav. Despite a stellar performance by bowler Varun Chakravarthy, Chopra believes that India missed a trick by not utilizing pacer Mohammed Shami's full quota of overs, allowing England's lower-order to add crucial runs. Chopra also admitted that Shami looked rusty in his first match for India after 14 months.
India is set to take on England in the third T20I of the ongoing series, with India leading 2-0. If India wins the match, captain Suryakumar Yadav will become the first player to seal four T20I series wins in a row for India. The team is likely to see two changes, with Shivam Dube or Ramandeep Singh potentially replacing Dhruv Jurel in the playing XI. However, star bowler Mohammed Shami is not expected to feature as the team is taking a cautious approach with his return from injury. India will also look to young talents like Tilak Varma and Abhishek Sharma to contribute to their potential series win.
Indian cricket has seen a dominance in the T20I format under the captaincy of Suryakumar Yadav. Apart from their T20 World Cup victory, they have been unbeaten in bilateral series as well. In an exclusive interview, Yadav emphasized the importance of following basics and enjoying the game while leading the team. BCCI's decision to appoint him as the captain was an emotional moment for him and his family. With an impressive record as a captain and explosive batting, Yadav has led India to 15 wins in 18 T20Is and scored 530 runs in 17 innings. For all the latest cricket updates, follow us now!
In an exciting T20I series between India and England, Suryakumar Yadav has taken on the role of captain for the Indian team in the second match. The match takes place at the iconic Chepauk stadium, which hasn't hosted a T20I match in seven years. With a 1-0 lead, India aims to secure a dominant 2-0 advantage against England, who will have to overcome challenges with missing players.