Former Indian cricketer Irfan Pathan has praised Suryakumar Yadav for his captaincy work because people do not give him enough credit. Pathan observed that Suryakumar leads his team through similar methods which Rohit Sharma uses to handle his bowlers.
Strong Captaincy Record
Irfan Pathan demonstrated that Suryakumar Yadav maintains an outstanding T20 captaincy record because his team wins 84 percent of matches. Suryakumar appears as a “bowler’s captain” according to him because Suryakumar makes critical choices while he concentrates on the team’s game plan. Pathan identified these traits as mirroring the leadership style which Rohit Sharma uses.
Need for Batting Form
Pathan showed Suryakumar needs positive thinking combined with batting success for his upcoming matches. Suryakumar will captain the upcoming World Cup but his batting performance remains essential for his position according to his coach.
Recent Performance
Suryakumar Yadav experienced a decline in his performance throughout 2025 when he only managed to score 218 runs across 21 matches. He has demonstrated a return to his previous performance level before the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026. He scored half-centuries in two consecutive T20 matches against New Zealand during the second and third matches. His previous half-century had been in October 2024.
Looking Ahead to the T20 World Cup
The T20 World Cup will take place in India and Sri Lanka between February 7 and March 8 during the year 2026. Fans expect Suryakumar Yadav to return to his batting form while he guides the team during the tournament.
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