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.
In the opening T20I match against England, Suryakumar Yadav led India to a seven-wicket victory with his astute captaincy. Former Pakistan cricketer Basit Ali commended Yadav's decision to give Arshdeep Singh a third over in the powerplay, showcasing the pacer's effective swing bowling. This move not only resulted in two quick wickets but also solidified Arshdeep's position as India's leading T20I wicket-taker. Gautam Gambhir's absence from the game proved his influential role in the team, as seen in the team discussions before the match.
England's Jofra Archer was the star of the show as he dismissed both Sanju Samson and Suryakumar Yadav in the fifth over of the match. The seamer delivered a well-directed short ball that caught both batsmen off guard and resulted in their wickets. His efforts were crucial in England's victory as they managed to defend their total of 132, with Jos Buttler scoring 68 runs. India, on the other hand, fell short of their target despite a valiant effort from captain Virat Kohli, who scored 71 runs.
The highly-anticipated five-match T20I series between India and England kicks off with a bang as Suryakumar Yadav leads India against new england coach Brendon McCullum. With both teams looking to experiment with their combinations and assess form ahead of the Champions Trophy, all eyes will be on Mohammed Shami's return to the Indian team. On the other side, England boasts a strong and varied line-up, including Jofra Archer and Mark Wood, making for an intriguing match-up. Stay updated with our live blog from correspondent Sayak Dutta at Eden Gardens.
Star India batter Suryakumar Yadav opens up about his close bond with all-rounder Hardik Pandya and adjusting to the change in leadership dynamics in the Indian cricket team. With Axar Patel being named vice captain and Pandya removed from the post, Suryakumar speaks about their friendship and support on and off the field. The Mumbai Indians player also discusses his experience playing under former captain Gautam Gambhir and praises his leadership style.
Indian batsman Suryakumar Yadav calls Gambhir a mind-reader, credits him for keeping things simple and maintaining a positive atmosphere in the dressing room. He also mentions the importance of having Gambhir as the coach for the T20 World Cup preparations and expresses confidence in his ability to build a successful team. Additionally, he backs Sanju Samson as India's top wicketkeeper choice for the upcoming series against England.
Former Team India wicketkeeper-batsman Dinesh Karthik disclosed that Axar Patel will take on the captaincy role for Delhi Capitals in the IPL 2025 season. This confirmation comes as a response to fans and experts speculating about the franchise's captaincy ahead of the mega auction. Karthik praised the move by BCCI for naming Axar as the vice-captain to Suryakumar Yadav for the upcoming T20I series against England, highlighting it as a significant leadership opportunity for the all-rounder. Axar has been with Delhi Capitals for six seasons and was retained for a whopping Rs 18 crore, which Karthik believes reflects his importance to the franchise.
After a long and arduous rehabilitation process and knee injury, Mohammed Shami has been selected for the upcoming T20I series against England and will also be part of the Champions Trophy squad. He will not be playing all five games against England as he gradually works on his bowling load. A total of four spinners, including Axar Patel and Washington Sundar, have been picked for the 15-member squad, with Suryakumar Yadav selected as captain. The team has seen several changes from their previous series against South Africa, with Nitish Kumar Reddy, Harshit Rana, and Dhruv Jurel making their way into the squad.