Gill dropped, Ishan Kishan returns as Suryakumar Yadav named India captain for 2026 T20 World Cup

Suryakumar Yadav will lead the side, with Axar Patel appointed vice-captain after missing the final two T20Is against South Africa. Sanju Samson, who featured in the series decider, has been named as the second wicketkeeper alongside Kishan, and could slot back into the opening role alongside Abhishek Sharma following Gill’s omission.

Dec 21, 2025 - 06:30
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Gill dropped, Ishan Kishan returns as Suryakumar Yadav named India captain for 2026 T20 World Cup
Suryakumar Yadav will lead the side, with Axar Patel appointed vice-captain after missing the final two T20Is against South Africa. Sanju Samson, who featured in the series decider, has been named as the second wicketkeeper alongside Kishan, and could slot back into the opening role alongside Abhishek Sharma following Gill’s omission.

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