Suryakumar Yadav reportedly removed as India's T20 captain despite World Cup win; set to lose spot in team
India batter Suryakumar Yadav is reportedly set to be removed as the men's T20I captain despite leading the Men in Blue to a historic T20 World Cup triumph just three months ago.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has reportedly removed Suryakumar Yadav as the skipper of the Indian T20I squad. The announcement of a new T20I captain is expected to be made on Thursday by the cricket board.
The decision comes just months after the Men in Blue's historic 2026 T20 World Cup title-winning campaign at home. Suryakumar led India's charge as they became the first-ever side to successfully defend the T20 World Cup silverware.
End of the road for SKY in T20Is?
According to The Indian Express, a top BCCI official revealed that the decision to go with a new skipper was made by the selection committee and top BCCI officials, with head coach Gautam Gambhir's consultation.
The report noted that while Team India successfully defended the T20 World Cup under Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy, concerns over his form persist, and the management is focused on keeping the future in mind as they begin a new T20 cycle.
More from Firstcricket“The selection committee, BCCI and team management, in consultation with coach Gautam Gambhir, have decided that India should go with a new skipper from here on. Under Surya’s captaincy, the team did win the T20 World Cup, but keeping his form and future in mind, they felt it’s time to move on.”
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Sources have added that Surya will not be considered for selection as well, and the decision will be conveyed to him soon.
“He won’t be considered for selection, and the decision will be conveyed to Surya soon,” the report added.
The BCCI is yet to make a formal announcement regarding the new India T20I captain.
Social media erupts over SKY's imminent ouster
Reports of Suryakumar's imminent ouster ignited intense chatter on social media, with 'X' users discussing BCCI's decision. Some of them ridiculed the board's hypocrisy, while others claimed he cannot be rewarded for mediocrity.
Team India will face Ireland in a three-match T20I series, starting June 26 at the Stormont Cricket Ground in Belfast.
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