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Hardik Pandya Or Suryakumar Yadav To Become T20I Captain? Here's What Gautam Gambhir Told BCCI: Report

The discussions continue over who will become the next Indian cricket team T20I captain with Hardik Pandya and Suryakumar Yadav emerging as the two major contenders. Rohit Sharma retired from the format following the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph and that means the captaincy position is currently up for grabs. While vice-captain Hardik was the favourite to succeed Rohit, Suryakumar as emerged as a strong contender in the past few days. Media reports claimed that SKY is most likely to be named captain for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka with the team management concerned about Hardik's injury record. The squad announcement is expected to take place on Thursday but earlier, head coach Gautam Gambhir was part of an informal call with the BCCI officials and the selection committee.

'We Want Captain Hardik' Trends Amid Reports Of Suryakumar Yadav Becoming T20I Skipper Ahead Of Hardik Pandya

There has been a lot of chatter surrounding the appointment of Indian cricket team's next T20I skipper after Rohit Sharma retired from the format following the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. While the expectation was that vice-captain Hardik Pandya will succeed Rohit, Suryakumar Yadav has emerged as a strong contender in the past couple of days. Media reports claimed that Hardik's fitness issues have become a hindrance in the eyes of the team management and Suryakumar can be picked as the one to lead the side in the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka. However, following the reports, 'We want captain Hardik' started trending on X (formerly Twitter) with many fans expressing their support for the all-rounder. Hardik was a top performer in the T20 World Cup and has also won the IPL as a captain.

Suryakumar Yadav Holds Second Spot, Yashasvi Jaiswal Makes Gain In ICC T20I Batting Rankings

The big-hitting Suryakumar Yadav is the highest placed Indian at second spot, while young opener Yashasvi Jaiswal occupies the sixth position in the ICC T20I batting rankings issued on Wednesday. Ruturaj Gaikwad has dropped a place to the eighth position in the T20 batters' list, which was updated following India's recent 4-1 series triumph over Zimbabwe. Jaiswal was the big winner following his 141 runs in the series as he rose four places, behind No.1 ranked batter Travis Head of Australia and Suryakumar.

Ireland looking for back-to-back Test wins against Zimbabwe in Belfast

Ireland will look to build on their recent Test success as they welcome Zimbabwe to Belfast next week.

Gautam Gambhir Delivers T20I Captaincy Shock To Hardik Pandya, Explains Decision

Suryakumar Yadav is expected to be appointed Indian cricket team captain for the upcoming T20I series against Sri Lanka ahead of incumbent vice-captain Hardik Pandya, according to a report. Following India's T20 World Cup 2024 triumph, the trio of captain Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja retired from the format in international cricket. Shubman Gill was the captain in the T20I series against Zimbabwe but with Gautam Gambhir taking over the head coach ahead of the Sri Lanka series, Suryakumar is being considered to be the captaincy choice.

Hardik Pandya Won't Play ODI Series vs Sri Lanka, Report Claims Interesting Reason

Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is all set to lead India in the three-match T20 International series against Sri Lanka starting July 27. However, one of the heroes of India's T20 World Cup victory last month will take a break during the three-match ODI series, which is scheduled in August, due to "personal reasons". "Hardik Pandya was India's T20 vice-captain under Rohit Sharma. He is completely fit and available for the three-match T20I series and will lead the side," a senior BCCI source told PTI on conditions of anonymity.

Hardik Pandya May Lose T20I Captaincy To This Star, Says Report. Gautam Gambhir's Vote Important

All the fans will cherish India's triumph at the T20 World Cup 2024 for a long time. However, India's victory also brought the news of skipper Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja's retirement from the shortest format. The departure of these three stalwarts has put the management in jeopardy as the officials are facing a tough time while choosing a captain in place of Rohit. All-rounder Hardik Pandya had led India in the shortest format for a long time and was also the vice-captain in the T20 World Cup 2024.

India's Likely Squad For SL T20Is: Hardik Skipper But No Return For Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah

Team India's tour of Zimbabwe concluded with a resounding 4-1 victory under the captaincy of Shubman Gill, but now, the focus shifts to the Sri Lanka assignment which gets underway on July 26. A number of top players, including the likes of Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya, Rishabh Pant, etc. weren't picked for the Zimbabwe assignment, with the Board deciding to give them a much-needed break after a victorious T20 World Cup 2024 campaign. However, not all of them are likely to return for the Sri Lanka T20I series.

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Hardik Pandya Or Suryakumar Yadav To Become T20I Captain? Here's What Gautam Gambhir Told BCCI: Report

'We Want Captain Hardik' Trends Amid Reports Of Suryakumar Yadav Becoming T20I Skipper Ahead Of Hardik Pandya

Suryakumar Yadav Holds Second Spot, Yashasvi Jaiswal Makes Gain In ICC T20I Batting Rankings

Ireland looking for back-to-back Test wins against Zimbabwe in Belfast

Gautam Gambhir Delivers T20I Captaincy Shock To Hardik Pandya, Explains Decision

Hardik Pandya Won't Play ODI Series vs Sri Lanka, Report Claims Interesting Reason

Hardik Pandya May Lose T20I Captaincy To This Star, Says Report. Gautam Gambhir's Vote Important

India's Likely Squad For SL T20Is: Hardik Skipper But No Return For Rishabh Pant, Jasprit Bumrah