Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as India’s new T20I captain, marking a major leadership change in the Indian cricket setup. Suryakumar Yadav has been replaced as skipper as the team management looks to reshape the squad ahead of upcoming international fixtures. The decision signals a fresh direction for India’s T20 strategy, with fans eager to see how Iyer leads the side on the global stage.


Shreyas Iyer Named India's T20I Captain; Suryakumar Replaced As Captain 

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India win T20 World Cup 2024

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India vs South Africa

New-look India shines

Looking ahead to 2026 T20 World Cup

Sports Cricket Indian team went on attack under new skipper Suryakumar Yadav and crossed 200-run mark seven times in 12 T20Is played after T20 World Cup win.

India’s evolution: Analysing performances post T20 World Cup 2024 win

<div data-olk-copy-source="MessageBody">India's <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/t20-world-cup-2024-final-india-beat-south-africa-in-nail-biter-to-win-second-title-736405" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">triumph in 2024 T20 World Cup</a> not only ended their drought of ICC silverware but also ended an era for them when two of their finest batters retired along with an ace all-rounder. <a href="https://www.wionews.com/sports/india-captain-rohit-sharma-announces-t20i-retirement-after-world-cup-win-barbados-736430" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Rohit Sharma</a>, who led India to glory in the tournament and <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/virat-kohli-bows-out-on-high-as-legendary-batter-confirms-t20i-retirement-after-world-cup-win-736412" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Virat Kohli</a> - the Player of the Match in the Final - retired after lifting the T20 WC trophy. All rounder <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/ravindra-jadeja-announces-retirement-from-t20is-after-indias-world-cup-victory-736512" rel="dofollow noopener" target="_blank">Ravindra Jadeja also announced his retirement</a> a day after.</div>
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<div>With three big players out of the squad in a blink of an eye, India had a huge gap to fill but thanks to the Indian Premier League (IPL), they had some options which not only filled those places but came out flying under 360-degree player and new skipper Suryakumar Yadav.<strong></strong></div>
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<h2><strong>India T20I Team Results After World Cup Win</strong></h2>
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<div>The series started with a shocker of loss but India, under make-shift skipper and potentially future one, gathered pieces quickly to win the next four games. The highlight of the series was Abhishek Sharma at the top and multi-dimensional abilities of Shivam Dube.</div>
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<div>India won the first T20I by scoring in excess of 200 runs in the first innings - second time in five games and they countered rain to score quickly to win the second one. The third game was a humdinger before India won the super over. The highlight was Arshdeep Singh and Ravi Bishnoi further cementing their place in the new set up as it showed the mettle to hold the nerves in crucial situations.</div>
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<div><strong>India vs Bangladesh (3-0)</strong></div>
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<div>India won the first T20I by seven wickets, scored 221 in the second match and 297 - the highest T20I score by a full member in the third T20I. Bangladesh had no answers to India's batting powered by find of the series all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and Sanju Samson finally realising potential in opening slot.</div>
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<div>India crossed 200-run mark three times in the series by the fourth T20I. They had crossed the barrier seven times in 12 matches since the World Cup. Also, in the last seven T20Is, they were past 200-mark five times! By the time series came to an end, Samson had scored two more T20I hundreds while another youngster Tilak Verma also scored a century.</div>
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<div>All the four series highlighted that the new world champion India is fearless and believes in attacking more than anything else. It is safe to say this new-look India has enough depth and options available to them for the coming years and are well placed to defend their title in 2026 edition.</div>

Sports-Cricket Indian team went on attack under new skipper Suryakumar Yadav and crossed 200-run mark seven times in 12 T20Is played after T20 World Cup win.

India's triumph in 2024 T20 World Cup not only ended their drought of ICC silverware but also ended an era for them when two of their finest batters retired along with an ace all-rounder. Rohit Sharma, who led India to glory in the tournament and Virat Kohli - the Player of the Match in the Final - retired after lifting the T20 WC trophy. All rounder Ravindra Jadeja also announced his retirement a day after. With three big players out of the squad in a blink of an eye, India had a huge gap to fill but thanks to the Indian Premier League (IPL), they had some options which not only filled those places but came out flying under 360-degree player and new skipper Suryakumar Yadav. India T20I Team Results After World Cup Win India vs Zimbabwe (won 4-1) The series started with a shocker of loss but India, under make-shift skipper and potentially future one, gathered pieces quickly to win the next four games. The highlight of the series was Abhishek Sharma at the top and multi-dimensional abilities of Shivam Dube. India vs Sri Lanka (3-0) India won the first T20I by scoring in excess of 200 runs in the first innings - second time in five games and they countered rain to score quickly to win the second one. The third game was a humdinger before India won the super over. The highlight was Arshdeep Singh and Ravi Bishnoi further cementing their place in the new set up as it showed the mettle to hold the nerves in crucial situations. India vs Bangladesh (3-0) India won the first T20I by seven wickets, scored 221 in the second match and 297 - the highest T20I score by a full member in the third T20I. Bangladesh had no answers to India's batting powered by find of the series all-rounder Nitish Kumar Reddy and Sanju Samson finally realising potential in opening slot. India vs South Africa (3-1) India crossed 200-run mark three times in the series by the fourth T20I. They had crossed the barrier seven times in 12 matches since the World Cup. Also, in the last seven T20Is, they were past 200-mark five times! By the time series came to an end, Samson had scored two more T20I hundreds while another youngster Tilak Verma also scored a century. All the four series highlighted that the new world champion India is fearless and believes in attacking more than anything else. It is safe to say this new-look India has enough depth and options available to them for the coming years and are well placed to defend their title in 2026 edition.

<p>India's T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav has been declared fit and will take part in the final round Duleep Trophy (domestic red-ball tournament) which starts on September 19. The dashing batter will replace Sarfaraz Khan, who is in the India&nbsp;squad for first Bangladesh Test, in Abhimanyu Eswaran-led India B against India D.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Surya complained of a thumb injury before the pre-season Buchi Babu Invitational when he had problem in gripping the bat. The batter, however, has now been cleared and now will take part in the third and final round fixture.</p>

<p>The batter has already expressed desire to play Test cricket but is aware of the competition in the side.</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/that-is-what-made-you-gambhir-hails-virat-kohli-for-transforming-indias-test-team-after-succeeding-dhoni-759856">That is what made you...: Gambhir HAILS Virat Kohli for transforming India's Test team after succeeding Dhoni</a></p>

<p>"There are a lot of people who have worked really hard to earn their place and even I want to earn that spot again," he had said last month.&nbsp;</p>

<p>"I made my debut for India in Tests. After that, I got injured as well. There were a lot of people who got an opportunity and have done well too. They deserve that opportunity right now," Surya added.</p>

<p>"Going forward, if I have to play, then I will automatically play. That's not in my control. What's in my power right now is to play [ongoing tournaments like Buchi Babu and Duleep] and then see what happens. But yes, I'm really looking forward to it. There are ten Test matches lined up [for India this season] and I'm obviously excited for some red-ball fun."</p>

<p>Surya was recently appointed India's T20I skipper after Rohit Sharma's retirement from the format following the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph.</p>

<p>He was picked ahead of all-rounder Hardik Pandya who was touted for long to succeed Rohit as India skipper not just in T20Is but across formats.</p>

<p>Pandya, owing to being injury-prone, seems to have lost the race to become India's captain, at least for now.</p>


India's T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav has been declared fit and will take part in the final round Duleep Trophy (domestic red-ball tournament) which starts on September 19.

India's T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav has been declared fit and will take part in the final round Duleep Trophy (domestic red-ball tournament) which starts on September 19. The dashing batter will replace Sarfaraz Khan, who is in the India squad for first Bangladesh Test, in Abhimanyu Eswaran-led India B against India D. Surya complained of a thumb injury before the pre-season Buchi Babu Invitational when he had problem in gripping the bat. The batter, however, has now been cleared and now will take part in the third and final round fixture. The batter has already expressed desire to play Test cricket but is aware of the competition in the side. Also Read: That is what made you...: Gambhir HAILS Virat Kohli for transforming India's Test team after succeeding Dhoni "There are a lot of people who have worked really hard to earn their place and even I want to earn that spot again," he had said last month. "I made my debut for India in Tests. After that, I got injured as well. There were a lot of people who got an opportunity and have done well too. They deserve that opportunity right now," Surya added. "Going forward, if I have to play, then I will automatically play. That's not in my control. What's in my power right now is to play [ongoing tournaments like Buchi Babu and Duleep] and then see what happens. But yes, I'm really looking forward to it. There are ten Test matches lined up [for India this season] and I'm obviously excited for some red-ball fun." Surya was recently appointed India's T20I skipper after Rohit Sharma's retirement from the format following the T20 World Cup 2024 triumph. He was picked ahead of all-rounder Hardik Pandya who was touted for long to succeed Rohit as India skipper not just in T20Is but across formats. Pandya, owing to being injury-prone, seems to have lost the race to become India's captain, at least for now.

India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav declared fit to play in Duleep Trophy final round

<p>Former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris made a big claim about Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain. Surya was recently promoted as the T20I captain after he pipped Hardik Pandya for the top job with new head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar citing fitness issues for the latter. Under Surya, India have already won the ongoing three T20Is versus hosts Sri Lanka, with an unassailable 2-0 lead following an easy win in the second game. However, Styris feels the dashing batter is a 'short-term option' as Gambhir hasn't got a 'natural captain' to work with at present.</p>

<p>Styris told India Today, "I think he's a short-term option. I don't think Gambhir has a natural captain amongst the players that he has right now. He's buying himself time as to who will be the next long-term captain."</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/india-to-host-2025-asia-cup-bangladesh-named-hosts-for-2027-edition-confirms-acc-745490">India to host 2025 Asia Cup, Bangladesh named hosts for 2027 edition, confirms ACC</a></strong></p>

<p>The New Zealander, however, lauded the team management for naming&nbsp;Shubman Gill as the white-ball vice-captain for the SL tour. After the three T20Is, the action will move to the three ODIs with Rohit Sharma to lead the side. Gill, who is currently Surya's deputy in T20Is is also the ODI vice-captain. Styris feels this is a right call as Gill is being looked upon as a future captain and, hence, is the right candidate to be vice-captain at present.</p>

<h2><strong>'Gill could do the job for 10 years for India'</strong></h2>

<p>Styris commented, "You know, someone like Gill I think could do the job for 10 years for India, but he's not quite ready right now, so I think it was a really smart decision to bring in someone with a bit more experience."<br />
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He added, "If he (SKY) does a decent enough job, then he might be the captain at the next T20 World Cup. And then after that, you can look at Gill or any of the other potential options around. But yeah, I think it's a really clever decision."</p>


Former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris made a big claim about Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain. Surya was recently promoted as the T20I captain after he pipped Hardik Pandya for the top job with new head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar citing fitness issues for the latter.

Former New Zealand all-rounder Scott Styris made a big claim about Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain. Surya was recently promoted as the T20I captain after he pipped Hardik Pandya for the top job with new head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar citing fitness issues for the latter. Under Surya, India have already won the ongoing three T20Is versus hosts Sri Lanka, with an unassailable 2-0 lead following an easy win in the second game. However, Styris feels the dashing batter is a 'short-term option' as Gambhir hasn't got a 'natural captain' to work with at present. Styris told India Today, "I think he's a short-term option. I don't think Gambhir has a natural captain amongst the players that he has right now. He's buying himself time as to who will be the next long-term captain." Also read: India to host 2025 Asia Cup, Bangladesh named hosts for 2027 edition, confirms ACC The New Zealander, however, lauded the team management for naming Shubman Gill as the white-ball vice-captain for the SL tour. After the three T20Is, the action will move to the three ODIs with Rohit Sharma to lead the side. Gill, who is currently Surya's deputy in T20Is is also the ODI vice-captain. Styris feels this is a right call as Gill is being looked upon as a future captain and, hence, is the right candidate to be vice-captain at present. 'Gill could do the job for 10 years for India' Styris commented, "You know, someone like Gill I think could do the job for 10 years for India, but he's not quite ready right now, so I think it was a really smart decision to bring in someone with a bit more experience." He added, "If he (SKY) does a decent enough job, then he might be the captain at the next T20 World Cup. And then after that, you can look at Gill or any of the other potential options around. But yeah, I think it's a really clever decision."

Former NZ all-rounder makes BIG claim on Suryakumar as India's T20I captain, says 'Gambhir doesn't have...'

<p>Recently, Suryakumar Yadav pipped Hardik Pandya to become India's new T20I captain. Ahead of India's white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, which gets underway on Saturday (Jul&nbsp;27), new head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed that they named Surya the new captain -- after Rohit Sharma's T20I retirement --&nbsp;due to Hardik's injury concerns. Paras Mhambrey, who recently stepped down as the&nbsp;bowling coach of the recently-resigned Rahul Dravid-led coaching staff, has now revealed that Dravid had also considered Surya as a T20I skipper during his tenure.</p>

<p>Hardik served as Rohit's deputy in white-ball formats since early 2023. Many thought he was next in line to take over after Hitman called it quits from the format after India's T20 World Cup triumph last month. However, Surya got the nod ahead of Gambhir-Agarkar. Mhambrey has&nbsp;revealed that even Dravid had Surya in mind as the next T20I skipper.</p>

<p>The ex-bowling coach told HT, "First and foremost when you pick a captain, you expect the captain to play all the games in that format. We, the coaches and selectors, have always felt that here's a guy (Surya) who's gonna have a long future in the T20 format. He has mastered that skill. One of the best in this format. He and Klaasen are maybe one or two in T20Is now based on their current form. Just the pure impact he has on winning games for India is phenomenal."</p>

<p><strong>Also read: <a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/was-2023-odi-wc-final-pitch-doctored-vikram-rathour-denies-allegations-says-we-couldve-743942">Was 2023 ODI WC final pitch 'doctored'? Vikram Rathour denies allegations, says, 'we could've...'</a></strong></p>

<h2><strong>'After Rohit and Virat,&nbsp;we have Surya, who is experienced and closer to&nbsp;youngsters'</strong></h2>

<p>Mhambrey further mentioned, "He's been with the team. I've seen him interact with the young guys. On one hand, we had Rohit and Virat, guys who are stalwarts, and then we have Surya, who is experienced but probably even closer to the youngsters. He is very friendly with everyone. He has that respect from the younger lot. The youngsters need to interact with him, he's good at it." He added, "So, has a good bond with everyone in the team. He has come up through the ranks, so he has a lot of experience and is a smart cricketer."</p>

<p>Surya has been a force to reckon with ever since making his debut in T20Is in 2021. So far, he has 2,340&nbsp;runs (third-most amongst Indians), including four centuries,&nbsp;in 68&nbsp;games at a strike rate of 167.74. In 2022, when Dravid had just taken over as India's head coach, Surya was in sublime form and ended with 1,164 runs (most&nbsp;in the calendar year) in 31 games with a strike rate of 187.43. Thus, during Dravid's run, the Mumbai Indians (MI) batter cemented his T20I spot.&nbsp;</p>

<p>Ahead of the SL tour, Agarkar also told in a press conference&nbsp;that&nbsp;he got&nbsp;'feedback from the dressing room' before naming the new T20I captain. Thus, the&nbsp;Dravid-led coaching staff might have also played a role in Surya's&nbsp;promotion.</p>

<p>Surya-led India will kick off their three-match T20I series versus Sri Lanka on Saturday in Pallekele. All three games will be held in Pallekele before Rohit-led India face the Lankans in three ODIs, in Colombo.</p>


Recently, Suryakumar Yadav pipped Hardik Pandya to become India's new T20I captain. Ahead of India's white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, which gets underway on Saturday (Jul 27), new head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed that they named Surya the new captain -- after Rohit Sharma's T20I retirement -- due to Hardik's injury concerns.

Recently, Suryakumar Yadav pipped Hardik Pandya to become India's new T20I captain. Ahead of India's white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, which gets underway on Saturday (Jul 27), new head coach Gautam Gambhir and BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar revealed that they named Surya the new captain -- after Rohit Sharma's T20I retirement -- due to Hardik's injury concerns. Paras Mhambrey, who recently stepped down as the bowling coach of the recently-resigned Rahul Dravid-led coaching staff, has now revealed that Dravid had also considered Surya as a T20I skipper during his tenure. Hardik served as Rohit's deputy in white-ball formats since early 2023. Many thought he was next in line to take over after Hitman called it quits from the format after India's T20 World Cup triumph last month. However, Surya got the nod ahead of Gambhir-Agarkar. Mhambrey has revealed that even Dravid had Surya in mind as the next T20I skipper. The ex-bowling coach told HT, "First and foremost when you pick a captain, you expect the captain to play all the games in that format. We, the coaches and selectors, have always felt that here's a guy (Surya) who's gonna have a long future in the T20 format. He has mastered that skill. One of the best in this format. He and Klaasen are maybe one or two in T20Is now based on their current form. Just the pure impact he has on winning games for India is phenomenal." Also read: Was 2023 ODI WC final pitch 'doctored'? Vikram Rathour denies allegations, says, 'we could've...' 'After Rohit and Virat, we have Surya, who is experienced and closer to youngsters' Mhambrey further mentioned, "He's been with the team. I've seen him interact with the young guys. On one hand, we had Rohit and Virat, guys who are stalwarts, and then we have Surya, who is experienced but probably even closer to the youngsters. He is very friendly with everyone. He has that respect from the younger lot. The youngsters need to interact with him, he's good at it." He added, "So, has a good bond with everyone in the team. He has come up through the ranks, so he has a lot of experience and is a smart cricketer." Surya has been a force to reckon with ever since making his debut in T20Is in 2021. So far, he has 2,340 runs (third-most amongst Indians), including four centuries, in 68 games at a strike rate of 167.74. In 2022, when Dravid had just taken over as India's head coach, Surya was in sublime form and ended with 1,164 runs (most in the calendar year) in 31 games with a strike rate of 187.43. Thus, during Dravid's run, the Mumbai Indians (MI) batter cemented his T20I spot. Ahead of the SL tour, Agarkar also told in a press conference that he got 'feedback from the dressing room' before naming the new T20I captain. Thus, the Dravid-led coaching staff might have also played a role in Surya's promotion. Surya-led India will kick off their three-match T20I series versus Sri Lanka on Saturday in Pallekele. All three games will be held in Pallekele before Rohit-led India face the Lankans in three ODIs, in Colombo.

Dravid, not Gambhir, behind Suryakumar Yadav being named T20I skipper? Here's what former coach says

<p>Suryakumar Yadav is all set to be named India's T20I skipper and not Hardik Pandya for the upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka. The news was reported by cricket news website ESPNCricinfo late&nbsp;on Tuesday (Jul 16).</p>

<p>Hardik was Rohit Sharma's deputy at the recently concluded T20 World Cup following which Rohit announced his retirement from the shortest format along with Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja.</p>

<p>Hardik, who is a more experienced captain than Surya, lost out on captaincy due to his fitness-related issues, reported ESPNCricinfo.</p>

<p>The all-rounder has captained India in three ODIs and 16 T20Is to go with a two-year stint as Gujarat Titans skipper in the Indian Premier League (IPL) apart from leading Mumbai Indians in the 2024 IPL season.</p>

<p>Most recently, Hardik suffered an ankle injury in the ODI World Cup 2023 during the match against Bangladesh and returned to the national side only in the T20 World Cup. He, however, played a full season with Mumbai Indians as skipper.</p>

<p>Surya, on the other hand, was India's skipper during the 4-1 T20I series win against Australia following the ODI World Cup 2023 and in the 1-1 drawn series against South Africa thereafter.&nbsp;</p>

<p><strong>Also Read:</strong>&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wionews.com/cricket/shubman-gill-got-t20i-captaincy-over-ruturaj-gaikwad-because-of-rahul-dravids-liking-amit-mishra-reveals-741422">Shubman Gill got T20I captaincy over Ruturaj Gaikwad because of Rahul Dravid's liking? Amit Mishra reveals</a></p>

<p>Rohit then returned to lead India in a three-T20I series against Afghanistan in January earlier this year.</p>

<p>Surya has also led Mumbai in the domestic circuit too and is a first-choice name in India's T20I side after Rohit, Kohli and Jadeja's departure.</p>

<p>The tour of Sri Lanka where India will play three T20Is on July 27, 28 and 30 to go with three ODIs on August 2, 4 and 7 will also be new head coach Gautam Gambhir's first assignment.</p>

<p>Gambhir took over from Rahul Dravid after India's T20 World Cup glory. The former Indian opener has coaching experience in IPL and had led Kolkata Knight Riders to the title in the 2024 season as a mentor.</p>


Suryakumar Yadav is all set to be named India's T20I skipper and not Hardik Pandya for the upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka. The news was reported by cricket news website ESPNCricinfo late on Tuesday (Jul 16).

Suryakumar Yadav is all set to be named India's T20I skipper and not Hardik Pandya for the upcoming white-ball tour of Sri Lanka. The news was reported by cricket news website ESPNCricinfo late on Tuesday (Jul 16). Hardik was Rohit Sharma's deputy at the recently concluded T20 World Cup following which Rohit announced his retirement from the shortest format along with Virat Kohli and Ravindra Jadeja. Hardik, who is a more experienced captain than Surya, lost out on captaincy due to his fitness-related issues, reported ESPNCricinfo. The all-rounder has captained India in three ODIs and 16 T20Is to go with a two-year stint as Gujarat Titans skipper in the Indian Premier League (IPL) apart from leading Mumbai Indians in the 2024 IPL season. Most recently, Hardik suffered an ankle injury in the ODI World Cup 2023 during the match against Bangladesh and returned to the national side only in the T20 World Cup. He, however, played a full season with Mumbai Indians as skipper. Surya, on the other hand, was India's skipper during the 4-1 T20I series win against Australia following the ODI World Cup 2023 and in the 1-1 drawn series against South Africa thereafter. Also Read: Shubman Gill got T20I captaincy over Ruturaj Gaikwad because of Rahul Dravid's liking? Amit Mishra reveals Rohit then returned to lead India in a three-T20I series against Afghanistan in January earlier this year. Surya has also led Mumbai in the domestic circuit too and is a first-choice name in India's T20I side after Rohit, Kohli and Jadeja's departure. The tour of Sri Lanka where India will play three T20Is on July 27, 28 and 30 to go with three ODIs on August 2, 4 and 7 will also be new head coach Gautam Gambhir's first assignment. Gambhir took over from Rahul Dravid after India's T20 World Cup glory. The former Indian opener has coaching experience in IPL and had led Kolkata Knight Riders to the title in the 2024 season as a mentor.

Suryakumar Yadav set to become India's T20I captain instead of Hardik Pandya for Sri Lanka tour