'Nothing But Dream' - SKY Reacts After Edging Past Hardik Pandya As India's T20I Captain
SKY holding the T20 World Cup 2024 trophy (X.com)
After getting India’s prestigious T20I captaincy role, Suryakumar Yadav on Friday (July 19) gave his first reaction on the public platform. The swashbuckling batter took to Instagram to share his feelings, and no wonder his statements took all the limelight in no time.
Notably, SKY was chosen as India’s next T20I captain, succeeding Rohit Sharma for the role. Hardik Pandya was thought to be the man on the line for the job, but interestingly, the BCCI, and the newly-appointed head coach Gautam Gambhir made a change in plans to give SKY the opportunity to succeed.
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SKY’s First Reaction After India’s T20I Captaincy Role
"Thank you so much for outpouring love, support and best wishes from you. 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," SKY wrote on Instagram.
SKY’s first assignment as India’s T20I captain will begin in Sri Lanka, where they will play three T20Is, starting from July 27 onwards. The 33-year-old is projected to hold the position till the 2026 T20 World Cup.
India's Squad For Sri Lanka T20Is
Suryakumar Yadav (C), Ꮪhubman Gill (VC), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Rinku Singh, Riyan Parag, Rishabh Pant (WK), Sanju Samson (WK), Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Arshdeep Singh, Khaleel Ahmed, Mohd. Siraj
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