Key Highlights
- (AFP)(HT_PRINT) That’s been one of the popular refrains in the last 24 hours, after India’s selection panel, helmed by Ajit Agarkar, decided to dump the vice-captain for the title defence of the T20 World Cup early next year, but kept faith with the equally misfiring skipper who, if it were possible, has even worse figures than his disappointing former deputy.
- Since his return to the T20I set-up after 13 months this September at the Asia Cup, Gill has a highest of 47 in 15 matches.
- 47 (not out) is also Suryakumar’s highest in 2025, in 19 innings that have produced nine single-digit efforts and a mere two 25-plus scores.
- Why Suryakumar can’t be wished away despite SkyfallGill is 26, Suryakumar is 35; the latter is closer to the end of his career than the Punjab right-hander is, but if Suryakumar has been entrusted with the captaincy despite his terribly underwhelming returns almost immediately from when he took over as India’s T20I captain from Rohit Sharma in July last year, it isn’t without good reason.
- ALSO READ: Ayush Mhatre explodes, charges back after Pakistan player heckles him on dismissal in U19 Asia Cup finalUnlike Gill, who has struggled to impose himself, Suryakumar has looked the part when he has got off to a start, but he has found ways of getting himself out.
