Team India Squad: Suryakumar Yadav has been given the captaincy of the Indian team in the T20 format for the Sri Lanka tour. On the other hand, Hardik Pandya has not even been made the vice-captain. The meeting regarding the selection of the team lasted for 2 days and the squad was discussed for several hours on both days. Now the news has come out that there has been a heated debate and disagreement regarding the selection of the team. Let us tell you that Team India’s tour of Sri Lanka will start from July 27 and till August 7, 3 T20 and 3 ODI matches will be played between the two countries.
Call made during meeting
The Indian Express reported that the meeting lasted for several hours over two days and during this time, amid heated debate and differences, many players were called during the meeting itself. Long-term plans regarding the future of the team were shared with these players. This discussion was quite different from other meetings, after which it is almost certain that the team management is currently looking for the form of leaders in Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill in the T20 format.
Why doesn’t Hardik get the captaincy?
Hardik Pandya’s record of getting injured was a cause of trouble for the selection committee. It is being told that due to Hardik’s continuous injuries, the captaincy has fallen in Suryakumar Yadav’s court. Hardik injured his ankle during the 2023 World Cup, after which he made a comeback in IPL 2024. Apart from this, Hardik has withdrawn his name from the ODI series due to personal reasons, due to which the members of the selection committee would have become even more hesitant.
Surya remains a friend of the players
The discussion on Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy started when he took charge of Team India in the T20 series held in South Africa. Surya talked to the players with an open mind and told them that they should be ready to take advantage of every opportunity. Many people have started associating his captaincy style with Rohit Sharma. The best thing is that the players also do not hesitate to put forward their views in front of Surya. Compared to Hardik, his friend-like behavior and good coordination with other players has contributed a lot in getting him the captaincy.
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