Suryakumar Yadav reacts to captaincy snub after T20 World Cup success
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 29, 2026, 10:28 AM
Last updated Aug 29, 2026
Suryakumar Yadav expressed shock at being replaced as the T20 captain of India just months after leading the team to a T20 World Cup victory. The Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee opted for Shreyas Iyer as the new captain for upcoming series against Ireland and England, despite Yadav's successful tenure, which included winning both the T20 World Cup and Asia Cup without losing a series. Suryakumar acknowledged his decline in batting form over the last year but maintained his availability for selection whenever deemed appropriate. He mentioned that he accepted the selectors' decision but found the timing difficult to understand following recent team successes.
- •Suryakumar Yadav led India to T20 World Cup and Asia Cup triumphs.
- •He was replaced by Shreyas Iyer as T20 captain for upcoming series.
- •Yadav had concerns about his batting form prior to the decision.
- •Selectors informed Yadav of the change shortly before the squad announcement.
- •He remains available for selection moving forward.
- 10:28 AMYahoo Sports — ‘How can this happen?’: Suryakumar Yadav opens up on shock India snub after T20 World Cup triumph
"Suryakumar Yadav expressed surprise after losing his T20 captaincy role. He had led India to T20 World Cup and Asia Cup victories. The selectors informed him it was time for the team to move forward. He accepted the decision, acknowledging the selectors' prerogative. Suryakumar remains available for selection whenever the selectors deem it appropriate.
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