New Delhi: Former India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav Strongly refuting the false claims being circulated on social media, he urged fans not to believe the misinformation while reiterating his unwavering support for the Indian team despite losing the T20I captain’s armband.Suryakumar led India to T20 World Cup title before being replaced as captain Shreyas Iyer He was left out of the England tour and Asian Games squads on Tuesday, denying viral comments about him.The fabricated statement claimed that the Mumbai batsman was unhappy with the lack of clarity about his future and felt he was not getting the respect he deserved after his contribution to the team. indian cricket.
Suryakumar denies false claims
Suryakumar set the record straight and categorically denied making any such remarks.Suryakumar posted onThe star batsman also made it clear that he is not feeling sad despite the recent selection decision.“I’m very happy for the team and wish them all the best. I know the boys are giving it their all and they will always have my full support. My support for Indian cricket, my team-mates and the game will always speak louder than words wrongly attributed to me,” he added in an attempt to put an end to speculation surrounding his future.A day earlier, India’s selectors continued their transition plan by naming Shreyas Iyer as captain for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, while Suryakumar was not included in the squad.
Special message to Vaibhav Suryavanshi
Suryakumar also paid special tribute to teenage star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who recently wrote history by becoming India’s youngest-ever international cricketer.The 15-year-old made his debut in the second T20I against England at the age of 15 years and 99 days, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record.Congratulating the youngster, Suryakumar wrote: “These are special words for Vaibhav – you are at the beginning of a very exciting journey. Enjoy every moment and continue to make the country proud. “
Selectors continue with youth-first approach
India’s line-up for the Zimbabwe series reflects the selectors’ continued emphasis on building for the future.Young pacers Yash Thakur and Ashok Sharma got their first T20I call-ups after an impressive IPL campaign, while left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey also got his first T20I call-up after making his ODI debut recently.Veteran wicketkeeper-batsman Sanju Samson is another notable omission, with Prabhsimran Singh preferring to play behind the stumps after an impressive IPL season. In the ongoing England series, Samson has given up his place in the starting XI to Surivansh after consecutive low scores.The selectors also recalled Rinku Singh and fast pacer Mayank Yadav, while Shivam Dube replaced the injured Nitish Kumar Reddy in the India ODI squad for the upcoming series in England.
