After the BCCI’s new T20I captaincy selection, Suryakumar Yadav has emerged as the leading contender following Rohit Sharma’s retirement. While many expected Hardik Pandya to be named captain, new head coach Gautam Gambhir has placed his trust in Yadav. Known for his 360° batting style, Yadav’s leadership record in T20, IPL, ODI, and Test formats is impressive, beginning with his leadership in domestic and first-class cricket.
Suryakumar Yadav’s Captaincy Record in IPL and International Cricket
IPL Captaincy Record:
In the 2023 IPL season, Suryakumar Yadav captained Mumbai Indians in one match. Chasing a target of 185, he scored a quickfire 43 off 25 balls and led his team to a 5-wicket win over Kolkata Knight Riders with 14 balls to spare.
| Year | Team | Matches as Captain | Wins | Losses | Ties | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Mumbai Indians | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
T20I Captaincy Stats:
Suryakumar Yadav made his captaincy debut in T20 Internationals in December 2023 during the series against Australia, where he led India to a 4-1 series win. He also captained India in the three-match T20I series against South Africa, which ended 1-1 (the first match was abandoned due to rain). He suffered an ankle injury in the final match and was sidelined for three months, returning in IPL 2024.
| Format | Matches Played | Wins | Losses | Ties | No Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
ODI Captaincy Stats:
Between 2021 and 2023, Suryakumar Yadav played 35 innings in 37 ODI matches, scoring 773 runs at an average of 25.76 and a strike rate of 105.02. However, he has not yet captained India in an ODI.
Test Captaincy and Records:
Suryakumar Yadav has played only one Test innings, scoring 8 runs, and has not yet captained in international Test cricket. While Rohit Sharma has stepped down from T20 captaincy, he continues to lead India in ODIs and Tests, focusing on the 2025 Champions Trophy and the World Test Championship final.
