India all-rounder Axar Patel has backed Suryakumar Yadav's appointment as Team India's new T20I captain, calling him a "bowler's captain".
Suryakumar Yadav - fondly called SKY - was appointed India's captain in the shortest format following the retirement of Rohit Sharma from T20Is after India's victorious T20 World Cup 2024.
Now, Axar has spoken out in support of his new captain, sharing anecdotes about his experience with him. He has also mentioned that he will have conversations with new coach Gautam Gambhir regarding his role in the side.
Speaking to ESPNCricinfo, Axar said, "I know he (Suryakumar Yadav) is a bowler's captain. He gives the bowlers the fields they ask for.
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