Captaincy Saved Suryakumar Yadav from T20 World Cup Axe; Gill Dropped

• Suryakumar Yadav was nearly dropped from the T20 World Cup squad alongside Shubman Gill due to poor form.
• Gill, despite being T20 vice-captain, was excluded for averaging 291 runs in 15 innings with a 137 strike rate.
• SKY's form was worse, scoring 218 runs in 19 innings at a 123.2 strike rate, but his captaincy secured his spot.
• A PTI report indicates captaincy bought SKY time, with a warning that performance is crucial under Gautam Gambhir.
• Sanju Samson was included after Gill's exit, proving his worth with 37 off 22 balls against South Africa.

Why It Matters: Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy saved him from being dropped, but performance remains key for all players.