Tag: Suryakumar Yadav

Suryakumar Yadav, known as 'Mr. 360', has been named captain of India's men's cricket team for the T20I series against Sri Lanka, succeeding Rohit Sharma. The BCCI announced the squad for the tour starting July 27. Shubman Gill will be vice-captain, and Hardik Pandya missed out due to fitness issues.

The BCCI appointed Suryakumar Yadav as captain for the Indian team in the upcoming T20 series against Sri Lanka. Despite expectations that Hardik Pandya would lead, SKY was chosen, eliciting mixed reactions from fans. SKY expressed gratitude and excitement on Instagram.

The decision to potentially appoint Suryakumar as the T20I captain reflects a strategic move by the BCCI. The aim is to ensure a smooth transition and maintain continuity within the team.

According to a BCCI official, Gambhir did not take Surya’s name directly but he made it clear that he would prefer a captain whose workload management is not a concern.

India’s Mr 360 degree batsman Suryakumar Yadav has now emerged as the dark horse to become the Men in Blue’s T20 captain till the 2026 World Cup.

Suryakumar Yadav's boundary catch against South Africa was game-changing in the T20 World Cup Final. However, he considers his wife Devisha Shetty as the most important 'catch' of his life. They recently celebrated their eighth wedding anniversary, sharing adorable pictures and a heartfelt post on Instagram.

Suryakumar Yadav's sensational catch dismissing David Miller in the T20 World Cup 2024 final sparked controversy. Videos showed conflicting evidence about boundary rope contact, with Sunil Gavaskar defending Yadav against Australian media criticism.

Suryakumar Yadav's sensational boundary-line catch to dismiss David Miller in the T20 World Cup has reminded fans of Harleen Deol's similar feat. India's victory marked their first ICC championship win in 11 years, with netizens praising both players' catches for their skill and timing.

Several fans severely criticised SKY for his failure in T20 World Cup so far.

West Indian leged Brian Lara feels that Surya should bat higher up in the order than he regularly does for India in order to make him bat for 10 to 15 overs.

In response to the brilliant batting by Surya, former South Africa and RCB pacer Wayne Parnell demanded that a DNA test must be done to determine how good Surya is in the T20 format.

On his 37th birthday, Rohit Sharma made a touching gesture by meeting a wheelchair-bound fan during a Mumbai Indians practice session. The video of their interaction, including an autograph and photo session, went viral, showcasing Rohit's humility.

The former spinner compared Surya’s domination to AB De Villiers, calling him a better version of the South African great.

Former India opener Aakash Chopra expects that SKY’s potential return will trigger a turnaround in Mumbai Indians’ fortune.

A source privy to Suryakumar Yadav's case at the NCA told IANS, “He failed to pass the fitness test on Tuesday. We will have another fitness test for him on Thursday and if he passes, then only he can feature in the IPL.”