Suryakumar Yadav thanked cricket fans for their support in his first reaction after becoming India’s new T20I captain. India announced their squads for the upcoming white-ball series against Sri Lanka on Thursday and revealed Suryakumar Yadav as the new T20I skipper.
The 33-year-old Mumbai Indians batter has been dominating ICC T20 rankings for the last couple of years and was part of India’s squad in the recent T20 World Cup 2024 triumph.
“Thank you so much for outpouring love, support and best wishes from you,” Suryakumar Yadav wrote in his Instagram post. “Last few weeks have been nothing short of a dream and I am truly grateful. Playing for the country is the most special feeling that I will never be able to describe in words. This new role brings with it, a lot of responsibility, excitement and enthusiasm. I hope to keep receiving your support and blessings. All fame reaches God, God is great.”
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