Suryakumar Yadav has been appointed as the captain for the T20 and ODI series

India's World T20 champions are getting ready for their upcoming tour to Sri Lanka with a fresh leadership group in charge. Coach Gautam Gambhir, captain Suryakumar Yadav, and vice-captain Shubman Gill will be leading the team as they take on their opponents in a series featuring three T20s and three ODIs.

This new phase in Indian cricket follows the retirements of senior players Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and Ravindra Jadeja from the T20I format. These experienced players bid farewell to the game after India's successful campaign at the ICC T20 World Cup, which ended on the last day of head coach Rahul Dravid's tenure.

The selection process for the upcoming tour was a challenging one, with intense debates and discussions shaping the new hierarchy within the team. Key decisions included appointing Suryakumar Yadav as captain over Hardik Pandya, who had previously led the team post the 2022 World Cup. Shubman Gill was also named vice-captain for the ODI squad under Rohit Sharma's leadership.

Concerns over Pandya's fitness influenced the decision to overlook him for a leadership role, with Suryakumar Yadav's leadership qualities and track record being the deciding factors. The new leadership group is seen as a strategic move to build for the future of Indian cricket, focusing on the upcoming T20I cycle.

Suryakumar Yadav's abilities as a leader played a significant role in his appointment, with his skills in man-management and team communication earning praise from the selectors. While the reasons for his exclusion from the ODI squad remain unclear, the team is fully focused on the challenges ahead in Sri Lanka.

With a new leadership group at the helm, India is set for an exciting chapter in their cricket journey as they prepare to face their rivals in the upcoming series.