Suryakumar Yadav gained widespread recognition for his exceptional performance as he secured David Miller’s crucial catch in the Final of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in Barbados, earning the admiration of a billion fans.
This marked a moment of redemption for the dynamic batter following a disappointing display in the ODI World Cup Final 2023 where India was defeated by Australia.
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Since his triumph in Barbados, Surya’s reputation has soared, with rumors circulating about his potential appointment as the new captain of the Indian T20I team.
While Hardik Pandya was initially seen as the frontrunner for the captaincy position after the retirement of senior players, Surya’s name emerged as a contender in recent discussions.
Earlier this month, BCCI unveiled the ODI and T20I squads for the upcoming series against Sri Lanka, appointing Yadav as the T20I captain.
In his inaugural stint as captain, Yadav led India to a 3-0 series victory over Sri Lanka.
In this feature, The Sporting News delves into Surya’s captaincy record in T20 cricket at both domestic and international levels.
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What is Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership track record in domestic cricket?
Surya boasts an impressive captaincy record in domestic competitions. He guided the Mumbai team to a Vijay Hazare Trophy triumph in 2014. Recognized for his leadership and team management skills, Surya was appointed as the captain of the Mumbai squad for the 2015 Ranji Trophy season.
Although he only led the team in a single match against Madhya Pradesh, Surya’s leadership qualities were acknowledged by the board. In 17 T20 matches at the domestic level, Surya led his team to victory on 11 occasions.
| Matches | Wins | Losses | NR/Tie |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17 | 11 | 6 | 0/0 |
What is Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy performance in T20Is?
Surya was entrusted with the role of leading the Indian T20I team for the series against Australia in November 2023. He made his captaincy debut on November 23, 2023, just days after India’s defeat in the ODI World Cup Final.
India clinched the series 4-1, leading to Surya’s continuation as the T20I captain for the South Africa series.
In the series against South Africa, Surya’s team drew 1-1. The first match was abandoned due to rain, with South Africa winning the second encounter. However, India bounced back emphatically in the third game, securing a 106-run victory.
The skipper also showcased his prowess with a remarkable century in the third T20I. Unfortunately, he sustained an injury during the match, sidelining him until the IPL 2024 season.
Surya has an exceptional record on the international T20 stage, winning eight out of the 10 games he has captained the team.
| Matches | Wins | Losses | NR/Tie | Win% |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 | 8 | 2 | 0/0 | 80% |