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Gambhir's Veto Power: Will Suryakumar Yadav Remain T20 Captain?
24 May
Summary
- BCCI selectors are reportedly ready to remove Suryakumar Yadav as captain.
- Head coach Gautam Gambhir's personal relationship may save his job.
- Suryakumar's T20 form has been underwhelming for the past two years.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee is reportedly contemplating a change in T20 captaincy, with Suryakumar Yadav being the subject of this consideration. Despite the selectors' reservations about his batting credentials and recent form, head coach Gautam Gambhir's strong personal ties with Yadav could prove decisive.
Yadav's T20 performance over the past two years has been a cause for concern, further highlighted by his IPL 2026 statistics. The selectors had hoped the IPL season would see him regain his previous prolific form, which saw him score over 700 runs in the prior season. However, his struggles against even basic fast bowling have persisted.
Sources indicate that Gambhir, who shares a long-standing rapport with Yadav from their time at the Kolkata Knight Riders, holds significant influence. If Gambhir chooses to back Yadav and exercise his veto power, the selectors may be compelled to postpone any immediate decision regarding the captain's future, prioritizing dressing room harmony.
The selection committee is not viewing Yadav's T20 World Cup-winning captaincy as an insurmountable factor in his favor. The future assessment of his game, especially concerning technical adjustments, will be crucial. The selectors do not foresee him being part of the team for the Los Angeles 2028 Olympics.
