"Rohit Ka Chela...": Ex-India Star's Explosive Remark On 'Great Leader' Suryakumar Yadav

01.08.2024 - 07:25 sports.ndtv.com

India completed a 3-0 clean-sweep in the T20I series against Sri Lanka with a thrilling super over victory in their final match on Tuesday.

Sri Lanka looked comfortably placed in the run chase but Suryakumar's stunning decision to use Rinku Singh as a bowler in the 19th over and himself bowling the final over of the match provided to be a brilliant one.

From 110/1, Sri Lanka lost wickets in a heap as they could only manage to score 137/8 in 20 overs. In the super over, the hosts were once again outplayed as India marched on to a huge win.

Former India cricketer Mohammad Kaif was impressed by Suryakumar's captaincy and he took to social media to pay him a massive compliment on his bowling changes. "Bhai Rohit Sharma ka chela hai Surya..

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Former Team India fielding coach R Sridhar has stated that Suryakumar Yadav checks several boxes and, therefore, was made captain in the T20I format. Following the retirement of Rohit Sharma from T20Is after the T20 World Cup 2024 win, many expected Hardik Pandya - who was vice-captain at the tournament - to inherit captaincy. However, new head coach Gautam Gambhir chose Suryakumar Yadav as the captain of the side in the shortest format. Sridhar suggested that Suryakumar's bond with players in the dressing room has been a big plus in helping him win captaincy.

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India vs Sri Lanka 3rd T20I Live Updates: India will be squaring off against Sri Lanka in the third T20I of the three-match series on Tuesday in Pallekele. After sealing the series with an unassailable 2-0 lead, Suryakumar Yadav and co will now aim for a whitewash. India won the first game by 43 runs before securing a seven-wicket victory in the rain-shortened second match. India captain Suryakumar Yadav aims to break Rohit Sharma's record. Surya needs 74 runs to surpass Rohit and become the Indian with most runs in T20Is against Sri Lanka. (Live Scorecard)

"Don't Think Gautam Gambhir Has A Natural Captain": Ex New Zealand Star's Verdict On Suryakumar Yadav

Former New Zealand cricketer Scott Styris believes that Suryakumar Yadav is only a temporary captaincy option for India, with Gautam Gambhir ideally hoping to build Shubman Gill as the nation's future long-term captain. Suryakumar Yadav - fondly known as SKY - was appointed India's T20I captain by Gambhir after the retirement of Rohit Sharma from the shortest format. Gill was appointed vice-captain in both the T20Is and ODIs for the Sri Lanka tour, prompting Styris to believe that more long-term plans are in play.

"Mastered That Skill": Ex-India Coach On Suryakumar Yadav Becoming T20I Captain

The decision to elevate star batter Suryakumar Yadav into the leadership role has garnered much attention, especially with Hardik Pandya being snubbed of the same job. The decision to snub Hardik for the leadership role came as a shock to many. Over the past few years, Hardik has led Team India in T20Is in the absence of captain Rohit Sharma, and was also his deputy during the successful T20 World Cup campaign last month. While addressing the debate at a press conference, India chief selector Ajit Agarkar emphasised that the decision to name Suryakumar the captain was taken considering the fitness aspect in mind.

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Charith Asalanka-led Sri Lanka won the toss and decided to field against Suryakumar Yadav's India in the first T20I match of the series at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium on Saturday. Both teams will be taking to the field with new head coaches. While legendary all-rounder Sanath Jayasuriya has been named the interim head coach for the Lankan Lions, it will also be the first assignment for former Indian opener Gautam Gambhir as the head coach, succeeding T20 World Cup-winning coach Rahul Dravid. India's last tour of Sri Lanka for a bilateral white-ball series came back in July 2021, with Dravid coaching the Shikhar Dhawan-led side. India won the ODI series 2-1, while Sri Lanka secured the T20I series by the same margin.

"Abhi Karlenge Poora...": Suryakumar Yadav's Funny Reply To Gautam Gambhir's Regret

India's newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir had recently expressed his regret for not using Suryakumar Yadav's potential while they were together in the Kolkata Knight Riders team. Surya has now cheekily responded to the regret that Gambhir has. It is worth noting that the Sri Lanka tour of India is Gambhir's first assignment in the new role. On the other hand, Suryakumar has been named the captain for Sri Lanka T20Is after being preferred over Hardik Pandya. The BCCI cited Hardik's injury issues and workload management as the reasons for the player being overlooked for captaincy in the format.