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Hardik Pandya - Gautam Gambhir - Ajit Agarkar - Suryakumar Yadav - Hardik Pandya Or Suryakumar Yadav To Become T20I Captain? Here's What Gautam Gambhir Told BCCI: Report - sports.ndtv.com - Zimbabwe - India - Sri Lanka

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.

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Hardik Pandya - Team India - Gautam Gambhir - Suryakumar Yadav - India vs Sri Lanka Squad Announcement LIVE Updates: Gautam Gambhir Backing Suryakumar Yadav To Become India T20I Captain? Report Says... - sports.ndtv.com - India - Sri Lanka

India vs Sri Lanka Squad Announcement LIVE Updates: Gautam Gambhir Backing Suryakumar Yadav To Become India T20I Captain? Report Says...

India vs Sri Lanka Squad Announcement LIVE Updates: The Indian cricket team squads for the upcoming T20I and ODI series against Sri Lanka are expected to be announced on Thursday. According to a report, Rohit Sharma will be leading the side in ODIs but Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah will not feature.

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Rohit Sharma - Hardik Pandya - Gautam Gambhir - Suryakumar Yadav - 'We Want Captain Hardik' Trends Amid Reports Of Suryakumar Yadav Becoming T20I Skipper Ahead Of Hardik Pandya - sports.ndtv.com - Australia - Zimbabwe - India - Sri Lanka

'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.

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Virat Kohli - Rohit Sharma - Hardik Pandya - Team India - Gautam Gambhir - Suryakumar Yadav - Jasprit Bumrah - Rohit Sharma To Captain India In Sri Lanka ODIs; Big Updates On Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah: Report - sports.ndtv.com - Australia - South Africa - India - Sri Lanka

Rohit Sharma To Captain India In Sri Lanka ODIs; Big Updates On Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah: Report

Rohit Sharma is all set to play in the ODI series against Sri Lanka and he will be leading the side as well, according to a report by Hindustan Times. Earlier, there were speculations that the trio of Rohit, Virat Kohli and Jasprit Bumrah will miss the entire tour of Sri Lanka with KL Rahul possibly becoming the ODI captain for the upcoming series. However, the report claims that Rohit will be back in action while Virat and Bumrah will enjoy an extended leave after playing non-stop cricket. India will play just six ODIs before the Champions Trophy 2025 and the report said that it was a big reason behind Rohit's involvement. The series will also be Gautam Gambhir's first assignment as Team India head coach.

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Virat Kohli - Rohit Sharma - Kapil Dev - "They Are Irreplaceable": Ex-India Captain's Blockbuster Praise For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli - sports.ndtv.com - South Africa - India

"They Are Irreplaceable": Ex-India Captain's Blockbuster Praise For Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli

Former World Cup winning captain Kapil Dev has said veteran duo Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma are "irreplaceable" in the Indian team across formats and called them "as same as Sachin Tendulkar and MS Dhoni". Kohli announced retirement from T20Is after delivering a match-winning knock of 76 in India's thirlling win in the T20 World Cup final against South Africa. Later, in the press conference, Rohit too called quits to his T20I career. Kohli's T20 journey began in June 2010. Over 14 years, he featured in 125 T20Is, amassing 4188 runs, which included one century and 38 half-centuries.

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Angelo Mathews - Sri Lanka's Former U19 Captain, Dhammika Niroshana, Shot Dead: Report - sports.ndtv.com - Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's Former U19 Captain, Dhammika Niroshana, Shot Dead: Report

A piece of tragic news comes in from Sri Lanka where the nation's former under-19 cricket team captain, Dhammika Niroshana, was allegedly shot dead at his home on Tuesday night. The incident is said to have taken place at the former cricketer's Kanda Mawatha residence in Ambalangoda. Several local media reports have suggested that Niroshana was with his wife and two children at home when the incident took place. The person who killed Niroshana reportedly used a 12-bore firearm. After coming to know of the matter, the police rushed to the spot and have sent the body for autopsy. No further information is yet available.

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Hardik Pandya - Gautam Gambhir - Suryakumar Yadav - Hardik Pandya Can Still Be Named India's T20I Captain, Only Has To Do This: Report - sports.ndtv.com - India - Sri Lanka

Hardik Pandya Can Still Be Named India's T20I Captain, Only Has To Do This: Report

As Gautam Gambhir begins his new role as the head coach of the Indian team, the first of the big shakeups seems to have taken place. Gambhir has reportedly advocated the name of Suryakumar Yadav ahead of Hardik Pandya as Team India's full-time T20I captain. Gambhir and the selection committee is said to have held a chat with both Hardik and Suryakumar on Tuesday, explaining the situation about wanting a stable long-term option. While Hardik is the natural successor for Rohit, being Team India's vice-captain, his injury issues have had the selectors and the coach worried.

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Hardik Pandya - Gautam Gambhir - Suryakumar Yadav - Massive Twist: India Star May Pip Hardik Pandya To Become T20I Captain Till 2026 T20 World Cup - Report - sports.ndtv.com - Australia - South Africa - India - Sri Lanka

Massive Twist: India Star May Pip Hardik Pandya To Become T20I Captain Till 2026 T20 World Cup - Report

The big-hitting Suryakumar Yadav has emerged as the dark horse to become India's T20 captain till the 2026 World Cup and might just pip top contender Hardik Pandya, whose elevation from the vice-captain's position was being seen as a natural progression up until now. Pandya made himself available for the shortest format games against Sri Lanka this month but it has emerged that Suryakumar, who captained India in eight T20Is against Australia and South Africa last year, is the preferred choice of new head coach Gautam Gambhir and chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar.

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