India's captain Suryakumar Yadav leaves the field after losing her wicket during the first T20 International cricket match between India and South Africa in Cuttack, India, Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. AP
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Suryakumar Yadav's T20I Batting Slump: Captaincy's Impact?

  • Suryakumar Yadav's T20I batting form has declined since becoming captain, with lower average and strike rate compared to his career stats.
  • He has recorded 15 single-digit scores in 33 T20I innings since early 2024, 25 of which were as captain.
  • Despite his international slump, Yadav scored 717 runs for Mumbai Indians in the recent IPL, indicating his batting brilliance isn't entirely lost.
  • India has performed well under his captaincy, winning the Asia Cup and other series, suggesting his leadership is effective.
  • The article questions if the captaincy burden is affecting his individual batting performance ahead of the T20 World Cup.

Why It Matters: Suryakumar Yadav's batting slump as captain raises concerns for India's T20 World Cup hopes.

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