As Indian cricket team captain Suryakumar Yadav heads into the second T20I match against Bangladesh, he has the opportunity to match Virat Kohli's record of becoming the second-fastest batter in the world to score 2500 runs in the shortest format. Currently, Yadav is just 39 runs behind Kohli's record and has only played one less match. After an impressive win in the opening T20I, Yadav praised his team for backing their skills and executing the game plan, while also expressing excitement about the addition of new players Mayank Yadav and Nitish Reddy to the team.
India dominated Bangladesh in the first T20 match and are expected to maintain their winning streak in the second match. With key players rested, India's depth in white-ball cricket became evident in their comfortable victory. Bangladesh will need to show more aggression in their batting to stand a chance against India's disciplined bowling attack.
The Indian cricket team proved their dominance once again as they beat Bangladesh by 86 runs in the second T20I of the series. Hardik Pandya's impressive all-round performance, including scoring 32 runs and taking a breathtaking catch, was not enough to secure him a spot as a bowler in the game. Captain Suryakumar Yadav explained that the decision was made to give other bowlers an opportunity to showcase their skills, a strategic move that paid off with an overall strong performance from the team.
In an upcoming episode of 'The Great Indian Kapil Show', Indian cricket team captain Rohit Sharma and his teammates Suryakumar Yadav, Arshdeep Singh, Axar Patel, and Shivam Dube join Kapil Sharma for a fun-filled segment. The cricketers share jokes and funny anecdotes, with Rohit admitting that the show might have brought them good luck. The teaser clip also features them mimicking former Indian captains and engaging in playful banter, showcasing their camaraderie off the field.
In a nail-biting 3rd T20I match, India emerged as the victors against Sri Lanka, winning the series with a 3-0 sweep. After a tense tied match, India dominated the Super Over and easily achieved the target of three runs for victory. Despite a rocky start at 48/5, Shubman Gill and Riyan Parag's partnership helped stabilize India's innings before Washington Sundar's quickfire 25 pushed them towards a defendable total. Sri Lanka put up a strong fight, with newcomer Chamindu Wickramasinghe and spin bowler Wanindu Hasaranga impressing, but it wasn't enough to stop India's new era under captain Suryakumar Yadav from kicking off with a successful series win.
In an intense T20I match against Sri Lanka, India's newly appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir and skipper Suryakumar Yadav discuss their victorious start as they secure an unassailable 2-0 series win. The all-round display of the Indian team, including a stellar performance from leg spinner Ravi Bishnoi, led to a straightforward victory for the tourists. During the match, Sri Lanka scored 161/9 with contributions from Kushal Perara, Pathum Nissanka, and Kamindu Mendis, but the Indian bowlers proved too strong. Suryakumar expressed his satisfaction with the team's performance and their brand of cricket.
The newly appointed T20I skipper of Team India, Suryakumar Yadav, has been snubbed from the ODI squad according to BCCI selection committee chief Ajit Agarkar. Former India batter Aakash Chopra predicts that the middle-order batsman will also not feature in the upcoming Champions Trophy. Instead, Chopra believes that Shubman Gill's impressive performance in all three formats has secured his spot as the ODI vice-captain.
As the T20I series against Sri Lanka draws closer, newly-appointed Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav looks to lead his team to victory with the winning tactics he learned from former captain Rohit Sharma. In a press conference, Suryakumar praised Rohit's leadership skills both on and off the field and expressed his intentions to implement these strategies in the upcoming games. He also discussed his role as captain and assured that the team will continue to play their renowned style of cricket. Suryakumar also emphasized the opportunity for players to showcase their talents and cement their place in the Indian team.
India's fielding coach T Dilip has praised Suryakumar Yadav for his outstanding catch in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. Dilip credited Yadav's decision-making and awareness for the game-changing catch, where he showed excellent control while catching the ball near the ropes and then releasing it while keeping himself in play. Dilip also spoke about the team's strong bond between experienced and young players and the hard work put in by the players and the coaching staff.
Australia's Travis Head has dethroned India's Suryakumar Yadav to become the No.1 ranked T20I batter in the latest ICC rankings. His stellar performance during the T20 World Cup, including a crucial 76-run knock against India, has propelled him to the top spot. But not all Australians saw an improvement, as Marcus Stoinis slipped to fourth in the all-rounder rankings. England's Adil Rashid retains the top spot in the bowling rankings.