BREAKING: Suryakumar removed as India T20 captain, to lose place in team as well
Suryakumar Yadav has been removed as India's T20 cricket captain following a decision by the BCCI and team management. Despite leading the team to a T20 World Cup victory, he will also be excluded from future team selections due to poor form.
Why it matters
This marks a significant leadership transition for the Indian national cricket team, signaling a shift in strategy for the upcoming international tours.
Weather ePaper Today’s Paper Journalism of Courage Home ePaper Politics Explained Opinion India Business Premium Cities UPSC Entertainment Sports World Lifestyle Tech Subscribe Sign In Trending Cricket Live Cricket Score Advertisement News Sports Cricket BREAKING: Suryakumar removed as India T20 captain, to lose place in team as well BREAKING: Suryakumar removed as India T20 captain, to lose place in team as well Change at the top comes three months after T20 World Cup title at home Written by: Devendra Pandey 3 min read Mumbai Updated: Jun 3, 2026 11:05 PM IST India s captain Suryakumar Yadav poses with the trophy after India won the T20 World Cup final match against New Zealand in Ahmedabad, India, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (AP Photo) Make us preferred source on Google Whatsapp twitter Facebook Reddit PRINT Three months after he led India to the T20 World Cup title on home soil, Suryakumar Yadav has been removed as the captain and is unlikely to find a place in the side going forward. This comes ahead of the tours of Ireland and England starting later this month.
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