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Hardik Pandya sits beside Gautam Gambhir in team bus, captain Suryakumar Yadav takes backseat as India begin SL tour

2024-07-24 11:55 AM

In their first practice session under new head coach Gautam Gambhir, the Indian cricketers, especially T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and star all-rounder Hardik Pandya, were in a jovial mood. The break after the T20 World Cup appeared to have done a world of good to the cricketers, making a comeback to the side for the …

Axar Patel confirms dressing room feedback for captain Suryakumar Yadav, will seek clarity from coach Gambhir on role

2024-07-23 03:32 PM

Apart from Hardik Pandya’s dodgy fitness, the feedback the selectors and the BCCI received from the Indian players tilted the balance in Suryakumar Yadav’s favour as India’s new T20I captain. Chairman of selectors Ajit Agarkar hinted that the players in the dressing room felt more comfortable with Surya as their leader. “Why Surya was made …