‘Ruturaj ke saath dhokha hua hai’ – Fans react as Suryakumar Yadav likely to lead India against Australia in upcoming T20I series

India’s explosive middle-order and the no. 1 ranked T20I batter Suryakumar Yadav is poised to take on the captaincy role for the upcoming five-match T20I series against Australia. This development follows the unavailability of the initially appointed captain, Hardik Pandya, who is sidelined due to injury.

Set to kick off on November 23 in Visakhapatnam, the forthcoming T20I series will unfold across various venues – Thiruvananthapuram on November 26, Guwahati on November 28, Nagpur on December 1, and culminate with the final match in Hyderabad on December 3.

Earlier, there were speculations that Ruturaj Gaikwad might lead the Indian squad in the series. However, recent reports have shifted the focus to Suryakumar, who is now expected to lead the team in Pandya’s absence. Suryakumar, known for his aggressive and impactful batting, has become a vital asset to the Indian team, showcasing consistency and flair in the T20 format. 

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This unexpected leadership opportunity presents a new challenge for the talented batter, and fans are eager to witness his strategic approach on the field. The right-handed batter has prior captaincy experience, having led the Mumbai team in domestic cricket and the India Under-23 team in the Emerging Cup. He also served as the vice-captain during India’s tour of the West Indies.

The 33-year-old cricketer has enjoyed a remarkable international career, particularly in T20Is. Featuring in 53 T20Is for India, the right-handed batter accumulated 1841 runs at an impressive average of 46.02 and a stellar strike rate of 172.7. His record includes three centuries and 15 half-centuries.

However, the Indian team will be looking to make a strong statement under Suryakumar’s captaincy, aiming for success in the T20I series against Australia. With the series set to unfold, cricket fans are anticipating an exciting display of talent and leadership from Suryakumar, who now shoulders the responsibility of guiding the team in this high-profile encounter against the Aussies.

Here’s how fans reacted: