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Kaif: Suryakumar's form bigger threat than Gill's
14 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Suryakumar Yadav's 2025 form raises concerns for T20 World Cup.
- Mohammad Kaif highlights captain's form as a critical issue.
- India and Sri Lanka co-host the T20 World Cup in 2026.
Mohammad Kaif, a former Indian cricketer, has voiced significant concerns over Suryakumar Yadav's recent performance, suggesting it poses a more critical challenge for the Indian team than Shubman Gill's form as they prepare for the ICC T20 World Cup in 2026. Kaif highlighted that India has numerous options at the top of the batting order.
However, the form of the designated captain, Suryakumar Yadav, is a pressing issue because a captain cannot simply be substituted. This sentiment was expressed by Kaif on X, emphasizing the unique vulnerability associated with a captain's performance dip. Suryakumar has scored 201 runs in 19 T20Is in 2025.
The 2026 T20 World Cup is scheduled to begin on February 7, 2026, and will be co-hosted by India and Sri Lanka. The tournament will feature 20 teams across ten venues, with India hosting five and Sri Lanka hosting three, spanning 29 days of competition.
