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Gambhir and Agarkar to discuss Suryakumar Yadav's T20I leadership future

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 3, 2026, 3:14 PM

Last updated Jun 3, 2026

Gambhir and Agarkar to discuss Suryakumar Yadav's T20I leadership future

Summary

Ahead of India's T20I series against Ireland and England, discussions about Suryakumar Yadav's leadership are intensifying. Yadav's slump in form and wrist injury have led the selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, to reconsider his captaincy. Coach Gautam Gambhir and Agarkar face the challenge of forming a consensus on a successor in light of upcoming tournaments, including the 2028 LA Games and T20 World Cup. Reports suggest Shreyas Iyer is a leading candidate to take over the T20I captaincy, raising questions about both men's alignment on this critical decision.

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•Yadav struggles with form and injury ahead of T20I series versus Ireland and England.
•Ajit Agarkar's selection panel is under pressure to agree on leadership succession.
•Shreyas Iyer is viewed as a potential candidate for T20I captain.
•Disagreements between Gambhir and Agarkar may complicate the selection process.
•Upcoming tournaments include the 2028 LA Games and T20 World Cup.

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3:14 PMYahoo Sports — Suryakumar Yadav's successor needs unanimity, can Gambhir-Agarkar see eye-to-eye?

What they're saying

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Suryakumar Yadav's poor form and wrist injury are making him a focus for selection committee ahead of India's T20I series vs Ireland and England. Discussions are expected regarding his captaincy and future T20I leadership. The selection panel, led by Ajit Agarkar, and coach Gautam Gambhir face the challenge of agreeing on a succession plan for the 2028 LA Games and T20 World Cup in the same year.
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