BCCI sparks controversy by choosing Suryakumar Yadav as T20I captain over Hardik Pandya, leading to player trust issues and meme frenzy online.
The recent BCCI meeting stirred up a storm in the cricket world as Suryakumar Yadav was unexpectedly appointed as the new T20I captain, overshadowing fan-favorite Hardik Pandya. This decision came after reports surfaced about players expressing more trust in Yadav's leadership than in Pandya's style. The announcement led to heated debates, with many questioning the reasoning behind sidelining Pandya, who was once seen as the natural successor to Rohit Sharma.
The selection of the T20I squad for the upcoming India-Sri Lanka series further fueled the controversy. Suryakumar Yadav's man-management skills and Pandya's request for a break from the ODIs added more complexity to the situation. Memes flooded the internet, reflecting fans' mixed reactions to the unexpected turn of events.
In a surprising twist, sources revealed that Indian players expressed discomfort with Hardik Pandya's captaincy style, citing fitness concerns and leadership issues. This revelation cast a shadow on Pandya's future as a potential captain for India's T20I team. With the spotlight now on Suryakumar Yadav, fans eagerly anticipate how he will lead the team in the upcoming matches.
In a final twist of events, it was uncovered that Hardik Pandya's personal life, including his divorce from Natasa Stankovic, might have played a role in the BCCI's decision to appoint Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20I captain. This unexpected factor added a new layer of intrigue to the ongoing saga, leaving fans speculating about the future direction of Indian cricket under Yadav's leadership.
After Rohit Sharma retired from the format post the T20 World Cup 2024 win, it was thought that designated vice-captain Hardik Pandya would be promoted as ...
T20I Squad: Suryakumar Yadav (C), แhubman Gill (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Hardik Pandya, Shivam ...
The Indian players told BCCI that they trusted Suryakumar Yadav more than Hardik Pandya and would prefer playing under the former's captaincy. | Crickit.
Suryakumar Yadav's man-management skill and Hardik Pandya's request for break from Sri Lanka ODIs were the potential reasons why BCCI chose Yadav over ...
Memes flooded the internet as BCCI announced the squad for the ODI and T20I series for the Sri Lanka tour. There were plenty of reactions as many changes ...
Hardik Pandya's fitness issues and leadership concerns raise questions about his potential as India's T20I captain.
The India-Sri Lanka tour is set to commence from 27th July as the BCCI has appointed Suryakumar Yadav as the skipper of the T20I side.
Hardik Pandya who confirmed his divorce with wife and actor Natasa Stankovic was excluded from leadership roles in the upcoming Sri Lanka series.
Rohit Sharma to lead the Indian contingent in ODIs while Suryakumar Yadav will do so in T20Is against Sri Lanka.