SKY Poised To Surpass Rohit Sharma's Unique T20I Record Against Sri Lanka

India 's premier T20I batter, Suryakumar Yadav , has been entrusted with the captaincy of the national T20I team. This significant move comes as India prepares for a three-match series against Sri Lanka starting on 27 July.

Surya takes over the captain's mantle from Rohit Sharma , with the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) viewing him as a potential leader for the T20 World Cup 2026. This series offers him a platform to demonstrate his leadership capabilities on an international stage.

At 33, Suryakumar Yadav is not just stepping into a leadership role but is also on the verge of a personal milestone. He needs 158 more runs to surpass Rohit Sharma's record as India's highest run-scorer against Sri Lanka in T20Is. Surya's current tally stands at 254 runs from five innings, boasting an average of 63.50, with one century and two fifties to his name. In contrast, Rohit accumulated 411 runs from 17 innings at an average of 24.17, including one century and one fifty.

Suryakumar’s recent form and his knack for scoring in crucial moments make him a suitable candidate for this responsibility. His leadership will be closely watched as India navigates through this series, with the potential to cement his place as a long-term captain.

As Suryakumar embarks on this new chapter, his performance in both batting and leadership will be critical. The cricketing world is eager to see how he handles this dual role, balancing his aggressive batting style with the demands of captaincy.

India's squad for T20 series against Sri Lanka:
Suryakumar Yadav (C), Ꮪhubman Gill (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Mohd. Siraj.