Former India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has broken his silence after speculation over his omission from the national squad. The star batter shared a public message backing the team and made it clear that he remains fully committed to supporting his teammates despite losing his place in the side.
Suryakumar lost both the T20I captaincy and his place in the squad just four months after leading India to the 2026 T20 World Cup title. His omission has sparked debate among fans and experts. The Men in Blue have been struggling in T20Is under new captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Gautam Gambhir.
Suryakumar Yadav Backs Team India and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Suryakumar Yadav shared a message on his Instagram Story expressing his support for Team India despite his omission from the squad. He also wished teenage opener Vaibhav Sooryavanshi success after his international debut.
He wrote: "I'm very happy for the team and wish them nothing but the very best, always. I know the boys are giving it their all, and they will always have my full support.
A special word for Vaibhav - you're at the start of what promises to be a very exciting journey. Enjoy every moment and keep making the country proud."
Suryakumar Yadav Dismisses Fake Viral Statement
The former India T20I captain also addressed a statement circulating on social media that was falsely attributed to him. He clarified that he had neither made nor approved the message and urged fans not to share unverified information.
He wrote: "I've also noticed a statement being circulated online that has been falsely attributed to me. I want to make it clear that I have not made or authorized any such statement. Please don't believe or share unverified information.
My support for Indian cricket, my teammates, and the game will always speak louder than words falsely attributed to me."
🚨 IMPORTANT STATEMENT BY SURYAKUMAR YADAV ✅
— Johns. (@CricCrazyJohns) July 7, 2026
- Former Captain is always there to support Team India. pic.twitter.com/I5ELbFF5j0
Suryakumar Yadav's Captaincy Record Remains Unmatched
Despite losing his place in India's T20I squad because of poor form with the bat, Suryakumar Yadav remains one of the country's most successful T20 captains. He led India in 52 T20Is, winning 42 matches and finishing with an outstanding win percentage of 80.77%.
Suryakumar guided India to the 2025 Asia Cup title before leading the team to its third T20 World Cup crown in 2026. Under his captaincy, India also remained unbeaten in 12 consecutive T20Is, highlighting the team's dominance during his tenure.
Popularly known as "Mr. 360" for his wide range of shots, Suryakumar lost both the captaincy and his place in the T20I squad after a dip in batting form. However, India's struggles under the new leadership have renewed the debate over his omission, with many fans calling for his return.
Suryakumar is one of India's finest T20 batters despite his recent dip in form. He has scored 3,272 runs in 113 T20Is at an average of 36.35 and an impressive strike rate of 162.95. The right-hander has also smashed four centuries, 25 half-centuries, and 179 sixes.
