Saba Karim questions Suryakumar Yadav’s place in India’s T20 setup
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 6:17 PM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Former selector Saba Karim expressed doubts about Suryakumar Yadav’s future in India’s T20 team ahead of the 2028 World Cup. Karim cited Yadav's inconsistent performances, including a lackluster IPL 2026 season where he scored 270 runs in 13 matches. Karim recommended Rajat Patidar for the captaincy, noting his successful IPL leadership, and suggested that the selectors must start considering younger talents like 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi for national selection. Karim called for a foresight approach in building the squad as the T20 World Cup approaches.
- •Suryakumar Yadav's performance under scrutiny due to inconsistency.
- •Karim advocates for Rajat Patidar as a future captain.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi considered for national selection after tri-series.
- •Selectors looking to transition the squad before the 2028 World Cup.
- •Concerns raised about Hardik Pandya's leadership abilities.
- 6:17 PMYahoo Sports — ‘Selectors have to look ahead’: Ex-India cricketer's blunt verdict on Suryakumar Yadav's India future
"Former selector Saba Karim suggests India's T20 team may see a major transition before the 2028 World Cup, with Suryakumar Yadav's place under scrutiny due to inconsistent form. Karim also backs Rajat Patidar for captaincy, citing his IPL success, while questioning Hardik Pandya's leadership. Teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is also highlighted as a potential national selection candidate.
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