Suryakumar Yadav Reflects on Being Dropped from T20I Captaincy

Suryakumar Yadav, who recently captained India to victory in the 2026 T20 World Cup, expressed his shock at being dropped from the team and captaincy. Speaking on Aakash Chopra's YouTube channel, he reflected on the unexpected decision, stating, "When everything is going well, why the change?" Despite leading the team to a remarkable record of 42 wins in 50 T20Is, the selectors opted for Shreyas Iyer as the new T20I captain.

Yadav, 35, acknowledged his disappointment but emphasized his respect for the selectors' decision. He noted that while his performance in the IPL was not up to par, he was still prepared to contribute to the team. "I am ready, I am still playing, will continue to do so," he affirmed, expressing hope for a future opportunity to represent India again.