Watch – Suryakumar Yadav visits New York Yankees home ground
Suryakumar Yadav after being appointed as the T20I captain and winning his first series as the skipper was seen having time off in New York. The right-hander then visited the home ground of the famous baseball team New York Yankees and was also presented with a special jersey. Suryakumar Yadav is seen as the potential captain of the India National Cricket Team for the T20 World Cup 2026. The right-hander would be keen to carry forward the legacy of Rohit Sharma, helping the team win the tournament and etch his name in record books.
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Suryakumar Yadav, the captain of India’s T20I cricket team, is currently enjoying a break from the sport. He recently visited the home stadium of the New York Yankees, where he was presented with a special customized jersey as a memento.
Yadav has been spending quality time with his family following a successful stint as captain. Under his leadership, the Indian cricket team secured a clean 3-0 sweep in their three-match T20I series against Sri Lanka at Pallekele International Cricket Stadium.
This series marked Yadav’s debut as the full-time T20I captain, and he made an impressive start. His composed and effective leadership helped bring out the best in his team. Yadav played a key role throughout the series, showcasing remarkable performances with the bat and ball.
In the third T20I, Yadav’s contributions were particularly notable. Not only did he perform excellently with the bat, but he also delivered an outstanding bowling performance. In the final over of the match, Yadav took two crucial wickets and defended the target successfully, leading to a tie. The match was eventually decided by a Super Over, which India won, thus completing the 3-0 series whitewash.
Yadav’s leadership and all-round performance played a significant role in India’s success, highlighting his ability to lead from the front and make impactful contributions in critical moments.
Suryakumar Yadav appointed as T20I captain of IndiaÂ
Following Rohit Sharma’s retirement from T20 internationals after the T20 World Cup 2024, Suryakumar Yadav was appointed as the new full-time captain of the Indian cricket team. This decision came with the endorsement of head coach Gautam Gambhir and chief selector Ajit Agarkar.
Yadav’s appointment was unexpected to many, as Hardik Pandya was widely anticipated to take over the captaincy. Pandya, who had been vice-captain during the T20 World Cup 2024, seemed the logical choice for the role. He had also led the team in various matches when senior players were rested after the T20 World Cup 2022, positioning him as a potential future leader.
Addressing the surprise choice, chief selector Ajit Agarkar explained that Pandya’s injury history and concerns about workload management played a significant role in the decision. These factors were critical in evaluating his suitability for the captaincy, leading to Yadav being chosen to lead the team.
