Suryakumar Yadav Named T20I Captain

Suryakumar Yadav has been named India's T20I captain for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, with Shubman Gill as vice-captain in both T20I and ODI formats. This decision follows Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's retirement from T20I cricket, marking a significant shift in Indian cricket leadership. Hardik Pandya, previously considered a frontrunner for T20I captaincy, has been sidelined due to fitness concerns and a lack of player trust. New head coach Gautam Gambhir and the selection committee emphasized stability and long-term planning, aiming to groom young players like Gill for future leadership roles. Rohit and Kohli will return for the ODI series, while Jasprit Bumrah has been rested. The series against Sri Lanka begins on July 27 for T20Is and August 2 for ODIs.