T20 World Cup 2026 Squad Announced: Suryakumar Yadav Retained as Captain Amidst Fan Outcry

• BCCI announced India's 15-member squad for T20 World Cup 2026 (co-hosted by India/Sri Lanka) and New Zealand T20 series.
• Suryakumar Yadav retained as captain despite a year of poor form and fan demands for Hardik Pandya.
• Shubman Gill and Jitesh Sharma dropped; Ishan Kishan and Rinku Singh included after strong Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy performances.
• Axar Patel named vice-captain for the upcoming T20 World Cup and New Zealand series.
• Suryakumar Yadav acknowledges lack of runs but expresses confidence, stating he's "in form" and will return to scoring.

Why It Matters: Suryakumar Yadav's captaincy for T20 World Cup 2026 sparks debate despite his poor form.