Suryakumar Yadav

March 11, 2026 1:48 PM

Maharashtra CM felicitates captain Suryakumar Yadav, Shivam Dube after T20 WC glory

Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis felicitated T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav and all-rounder Shivam Dube at his residence on Tuesday. "Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis Sir felicitated Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav and Shivam Dube, appreciating Team India’s remarkable triumph in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. A proud moment celebrating India’s cricketing excellence," the Mumbai Cricket Association posted along with visuals from the meeting on ...

February 23, 2026 9:23 AM

South Africa thump India to assert T20 World Cup title credentials

South Africa bulldozed defending champions India by 76 runs on Sunday in their Super Eight Group One clash in the Twenty20 World Cup, underlining their title credentials and sending a strong signal to their rivals. Choosing to bat in a rematch of the 2024 World Cup final, South Africa surged to a commanding 187‑7 following a remarkable recovery from a precarious 20-3. In reply, tournament co-hosts India's timid top-order faltered swiftly, and their innings never quite escaped the grip of sco...

February 22, 2026 9:51 AM

T20 World Cup: India skipper Suryakumar Yadav backs opener Abhishek Sharma despite three ducks

Indian captain Suryakumar Yadav rubbished concerns about the form of opener Abhishek Sharma, saying his players are ready to cover for the world's highest-ranked batter in Twenty20 cricket until he regains his form. Sharma, who has scored two centuries and eight fifties for India, is yet to score a run in the Twenty20 World Cup after getting out for a duck three times in the group stage, while missing one game due to a stomach infection. "I worry for the people who are worried about Abhishek's...

February 16, 2026 10:20 AM

T20 World Cup: Suryakumar Yadav dedicates win vs Pakistan to India; Salman looks at ‘big picture’ after loss

India captain Suryakumar Yadav dedicated Sunday's Twenty20 World Cup victory over Pakistan to fans across the country, while his opposite number Salman Agha urged perspective after a chastening defeat in a contest that never matched its blockbuster billing. The much-hyped showdown between the South Asian neighbours failed to live up to expectations as India racked up 175-7 and then returned to bundle out Pakistan for 114 in 18 overs. The match itself passed without flashpoints despite the tens...

January 23, 2026 10:52 PM

2nd T20I: India captain Suryakumar regains form in big win against New Zealand

India captain Suryakumar Yadav regained form ahead of the team's title defence at next month's World Cup as he and Ishan Kishan smashed rapid fifties to secure their seven-wicket victory over New Zealand in the second Twenty20 International in Raipur on Friday. Suryakumar hammered an unbeaten 82 after Kishan's blistering 76 as India chased down a target of 209 with 28 balls to spare for a 2-0 lead in the five-match series. Put into bat, New Zealand posted a commanding 208-6 with captain Mitche...

January 21, 2026 9:32 AM

IND vs NZ, 1st T20I: Suryakumar Yadav & Co. return for final push ahead of T20 World Cup 2026

Skipper Suryakumar Yadav’s performance will be closely watched when India begin a five-match T20I series against New Zealand at the Vidarbha Cricket Association Stadium, Jamtha, on Wednesday. This series marks the final opportunity for both teams to fine-tune their preparations ahead of the T20 World Cup, which begins on February 7. Since taking over the captaincy in 2024, Suryakumar has overseen an impressive run of results. India have won eight consecutive T20I series and boast a 29–5 rec...

December 19, 2025 11:57 AM

India to name squads for T20 World Cup 2026 and New Zealand series on Saturday: BCCI

India will name their squads for the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup and next month’s white-ball series against New Zealand on Saturday, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) said. With less than two months to go before the T20 World Cup, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee will meet at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai to finalise the squad for the global tournament. The selectors will also announce the team for the home series against New Zaland, which includes three one-day in...

December 9, 2025 12:26 PM

India captain Suryakumar Yadav declares Gill and Pandya fit for T20 series opener vs South Africa

Top-order batter Shubman Gill and all-rounder Hardik Pandya are fit and available for Tuesday's T20 series opener against South Africa, India captain Suryakumar Yadav said on the eve of the match. Gill, who had been thrown out of action with a neck injury sustained during the opening test against the Proteas, was included in the T20 squad for the five-match series subject to his fitness. Pandya, who has been active in domestic cricket, is set to return to action after suffering a quadriceps in...

November 7, 2025 12:03 PM

India all-rounder Shivam Dube credits team backing for bowling improvement

India all-rounder Shivam Dube said the backing he received from team management had helped him develop into a utility bowler, with the 32-year-old repaying their faith in him by helping the tourists to victory in Thursday's T20 against Australia. Dube earned his place in the squad primarily because of his six-hitting prowess but it was his medium pace which did the damage on the Gold Coast where he claimed the prized wickets of rival captain Mitchell Marsh and danger man Tim David. India trium...

October 29, 2025 10:13 AM

India, Australia set for high-voltage T20I opener in Canberra as World Cup preparations begin

India are set to take on Australia in the opening T20I of the five-match series at the Manuka Oval in Canberra on Wednesday. The Men in Blue, led by Suryakumar Yadav, will look to start the series on a winning note and avenge their 1–2 defeat in the recently concluded ODI series. The series comes at an ideal time for both camps as they gear up for the T20 World Cup 2026, slated for February–March. Since lifting the T20 World Cup in 2024, India have maintained remarkable consistency under Su...