Who Next? 5 Players Vying for Team India's T20 Captaincy After Suryakumar

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News18•26-12-2025, 09:24
Who Next? 5 Players Vying for Team India's T20 Captaincy After Suryakumar
- •Suryakumar Yadav's T20 captaincy is under pressure due to performance and age, with Shubman Gill's deputy role briefly replaced by Axar Patel.
- •Hardik Pandya, an IPL-winning captain, is a strong contender, having led India to 10 wins in 16 T20Is previously.
- •Jasprit Bumrah is seen as a potential temporary solution, offering strong leadership and returning fitness.
- •Abhishek Sharma, a top-order batsman with domestic captaincy experience, and Sanju Samson, an experienced IPL captain, are also in the race.
- •Axar Patel, a crucial T20I player and good captain for Delhi Capitals, is considered for future T20 World Cups.
Why It Matters: Five key players are in contention to take over Team India's T20 captaincy amidst Suryakumar Yadav's pressure.
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