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Suryakumar Yadav Likely to Become India’s New T20I Captain Amid Fitness Concerns for Hardik Pandya

According to recent reports, Suryakumar Yadav is poised to be appointed as the new captain of the Indian T20I team. Although Hardik Pandya was initially the frontrunner to replace Rohit Sharma, concerns over his fitness and workload management have prompted the selectors and new head coach Gautam Gambhir to consider Yadav for the role.

Pandya, despite his extensive experience and leadership capabilities, has been sidelined due to fitness issues. The team management is keen to manage his workload carefully, with an eye on his potential inclusion in Test cricket for overseas tours if he maintains his fitness. This strategic decision highlights the importance of keeping Pandya healthy for crucial fixtures.

Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership credentials are well-established. He has previously captained Mumbai in domestic cricket and led the Indian team in a five-match series against Australia in 2023. He also captained India in a series against South Africa that ended in a 1-1 draw. Known for his composure under pressure, Yadav is a key player in the T20I format, making him a strong candidate for the captaincy.

Despite Yadav’s strong candidacy, Pandya remains in contention. The selectors recently had a meeting with Pandya, the details of which remain undisclosed. There is still a possibility that Pandya could be named the T20I captain, but the inclination currently favours Yadav, especially given Pandya’s workload management needs.

According to ESPNcricinfo, the selectors will convene on Wednesday, July 17, to finalize the squad for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka. Senior pacer Jasprit Bumrah is likely to be rested, while other members of the T20 World Cup squad are expected to be included.

For the ODI series against Sri Lanka, head coach Gautam Gambhir is advocating for the inclusion of senior players. However, it remains uncertain if all senior players will be available. KL Rahul is currently the favourite to lead the side, but there are considerations to groom a younger player, such as Shubman Gill or Rishabh Pant, who can eventually take over from Rohit Sharma.

The urgency of finalizing the support staff for Gambhir’s tenure is also a pressing issue, with less than ten days remaining before the series. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) needs to expedite these decisions to ensure the team is well-prepared.

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