Suryakumar Yadav to step down as captain after T20 World Cup

Suryakumar Yadav is set to lose his captaincy after the 2026 T20 World Cup, with Shubman Gill in line to take over. The change comes as Suryakumar's performance has dipped, and the BCCI is looking for fresh leadership. However, Gill needs to show his skills first, or he might miss out on the captaincy dream!

Quick rundown

1.Captaincy swap on the horizon: SKY bows out after T20 World Cup 2026 with Gill in the running.

2.Sky's form slump: 218 runs in 21 games in 2025, and no fifties since 2024—yikes for the wicketkeeper of dreams.

3.Gill could inherit the armband across formats, but he’s got to back it up after South Africa series misfires.

4.Ajit Agarkar and the selectors tease the squad reveal on Dec 20 at Mumbai HQ—drama in the press room.

5.Plan is to groom a youngster without rocking the boat before a mega tournament.

Showtime in Mumbai: India’s T20 World Cup Squad on Dec 20
Showtime in Mumbai: India’s T20 World Cup Squad on Dec 20
Ladies and gentlemen, the stage is set! On December 20, in the heart of Mumbai, Ajit Agarkar and his selectors will assemble the ultimate squad for the T20 World Cup! With India and Sri Lanka co-hosting this colossal clash, can Suryakumar Yadav lead the charge? And what about Shubman Gill? Will he rise from the ashes or be left behind? The tension is palpable as India faces South Africa in Ahmedabad!
06:15 am on Friday, 19 December, 2025
Suryakumar and Gill: Time to wake up and hit big!
Suryakumar and Gill: Time to wake up and hit big!
Ladies and gentlemen, Suryakumar Yadav is under the spotlight! Just 119 runs in 10 T20I innings—yikes! Aakash Chopra says captaincy isn’t just about tosses. I say, wake up, Suryakumar and Shubman Gill! Together, they’ve scored a measly 21 runs. The World Cup is coming, folks! Let’s see some fireworks in Dharamshala. It’s time to shine, big league!
07:40 am on Saturday, 13 December, 2025
Chopra's fiery critique: Suryakumar's captaincy under fire!
Chopra's fiery critique: Suryakumar's captaincy under fire!
In a high-stakes showdown, Aakash Chopra unleashed a verbal smackdown on Suryakumar Yadav after India stumbled against South Africa, failing to chase a whopping 214 runs. With a batting average of just 14.35 this year, the captain must step up! Only Tilak Varma shone bright, leaving fans to wonder if Yadav can ignite his game before the World Cup chaos erupts!
09:00 am on Friday, 12 December, 2025
Suryakumar Yadav: Duck Dynasty ya Phoenix ka Udaan?
Suryakumar Yadav: Duck Dynasty ya Phoenix ka Udaan?
Arre bhai, Suryakumar Yadav ki batting aisi hai jaise koi dard bhari kahani, par Kaif bhai keh rahe hain, 'Duck Dynasty' ka captain hai, bench pe nahi baithega! Jaise pyar mein dard hota hai, waise cricket mein bhi ups and downs hain. South Africa ke saath agle match mein, kya woh phir se chamkega ya phir se duck karega? Sabki nazar hai is par, bhai!
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Suryakumar spills tea: Gill's opener, Samson's backup vibes
Suryakumar spills tea: Gill's opener, Samson's backup vibes
Yo, did you see Suryakumar spill the tea? Gill's the new opener, while Samson's chilling in the backup zone. It's like a cricketing game of musical chairs, but with more drama! Suryakumar's like, "Be ready to bat anywhere, fam!" Management's got a 'good headache' with this squad drama. Buckle up, folks, it's about to get wild!
03:10 pm on Monday, 8 December, 2025

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