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Suryakumar Yadav: 'I Aspire to Be a Leader, Not Just a Captain'
Led by Suryakumar Yadav, India romped into victory over England in the opener with seven-wicket win, ending with an upperhand 1-0 of five-match T20I series here at Eden Garden on Wednesday.
Suryakumar Yadav Affirms Hardik's Role in Leadership Group Despite Strong Captains on the Field
After the retirement of Rohit Sharma from T20s last year, Hardik was expected to lead the side but Suryakumar was given that responsibility after the arrival of new coach Gautam Gambhir. Ahead of the five T20s against England, Hardik was removed as vice-captain and Axar was handed that responsibility.
SKY Praises Tilak Varma as a Future India Star Who 'Walks the Talk'
Several batters have been tried in recent times at the all-important No.3 position that Virat Kohli once held, with the think tank going so far as to try out Rishabh Pant in the T20 World Cup, without much luck.
Tilak Varma Credits Captain Suryakumar for No. 3 Spot After Scoring Ton
Tilak thrashed 107 out of 56 balls, full of seven sixes and eight fours, to take India to 219 for six when asked to bat first. In return, the hosts fell eleven runs short of the visitors' total as India took a lead at 2-1 with the last match to be played in Johannesburg on Friday.
We Haven’t Changed Our Brand of Cricket: Suryakumar Stands by Attacking Intent After T20I Win vs SA
Sanju Samson had provided an ideal launch pad for India's ultra-aggressive innings at Kingsmead with his blistering 107 off 50 balls, replete with 10 sixes and seven fours. Then, Tilak Varma and Suryakumar scored 33 off 18 balls and 21 off 17 balls respectively, as the Indians capitalized on the momentum set by Samson as they posted 202/8.
Suryakumar Yadav Says He’s Followed Rohit Sharma's Path in T20I Leadership
"I know how he treats the players, what he wants from them. So that route I have also taken because he's been very successful recently. When I am on the ground, I keep noticing how his body language is, how calm he is under pressure situations, how he talks to the bowlers, how he treats everyone on the field and off the field," said Suryakumar in the pre-series press conference.
Mumbai Indians Retain Bumrah, Suryakumar, Hardik, Rohit, and Tilak, Ipl 2025
According to the franchise, Hardik is also going to captain the team during the season of IPL 2025. Bumrah is the biggest gainer in retentions as he received Rs 18 crore, while Hardik and Suryakumar share the same second position as Rs 16.35 crore respectively. Rohit will be gaining a deal of Rs 16.3 crore, while Tilak has been retained at eight crore rupees.
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