Suryakumar Yadav Leads India in T20Is Against Sri Lanka

Former cricketer Robin Uthappa praises Suryakumar Yadav's batting prowess ahead of his captaincy debut in T20Is against Sri Lanka. The series also marks Gautam Gambhir's first stint as head coach. Uthappa discusses the challenges faced by players like Sanju Samson in securing a consistent batting position.

Robin Uthappa, former Indian cricketer, has praised the batting performance of Suryakumar Yadav ahead of the T20I series against Sri Lanka. Yadav, newly appointed as T20I captain, will lead the team in the upcoming matches starting July 27.

Alongside Yadav, the series marks the debut of Gautam Gambhir's leadership as the new head coach of the Indian team. Uthappa emphasized the importance of this new era for Indian cricket, stating that fans need to be patient as the team adapts to its new leadership structure.

Uthappa highlighted Yadav's exceptional batting skills and significant contributions to the Indian T20 team. Meanwhile, he noted the challenges faced by Sanju Samson in securing a consistent batting position amidst a competitive selection scenario. The Indian squad will play a series of three T20Is followed by three ODIs against Sri Lanka.

(With inputs from agencies.)