Suryakumar Yadav’s place in India’s T20 World Cup 2026 plans is under scrutiny, with reports claiming his inclusion is being backed strongly by head coach Gautam Gambhir.
In 2025, SKY scored 218 runs in 19 T20I innings at an average of 13.62, with no half-centuries and a highest score of 47*.
His strike rate of 123.16 is considered low for a senior middle-order batter in modern T20 cricket.
Despite his struggles, Gambhir appointed Suryakumar as India’s T20 captain, a move that has divided selectors and experts.
With younger players like Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Verma and Sanju Samson performing well, SKY’s continued failures are seen as affecting team combination and confidence.
While critics call him a “burden” based on form, Gambhir continues to back SKY as a key part of his aggressive strategy ahead of the T20 World Cup 2026.