Suryakumar Yadav to Lead India in T20I Series Against Australia: BCCI Announces Squad:

November 20, 2023

In an eagerly awaited announcement, the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled the squad for the upcoming T20 International (T20I) series against Australia. Premier batsman Suryakumar Yadav has been given the captaincy responsibilities for the entire five-match series, set to commence on November 23 in Visakhapatnam.

With the notable absence of Rohit Sharma and Hardik Pandya, the onus of leading the team falls on the shoulders of the dynamic Suryakumar Yadav. The Vice-captaincy duties have been strategically divided between the versatile Shreyas Iyer and the promising opener Ruturaj Gaikwad. While Shreyas Iyer is slated to join the squad for the last two T20Is in Raipur and Bengaluru, Ruturaj Gaikwad has been appointed as the deputy for the initial three matches.

India’s Squad for the T20I Series:

Suryakumar Yadav (Captain)
Ruturaj Gaikwad (Vice-captain)
Ishan Kishan
Yashasvi Jaiswal
Tilak Varma
Rinku Singh
Jitesh Sharma (wk)
Washington Sundar
Axar Patel
Shivam Dubey
Ravi Bishnoi
Arshdeep Singh
Prasidh Krishna
Avesh Khan
Mukesh Kumar

The selection reflects a balance of seasoned players and emerging talents, showcasing the depth and versatility of Indian cricket. Suryakumar Yadav, known for his aggressive yet composed batting style, is poised to bring his leadership skills to the forefront in this crucial series against Australia.

As the cricketing world awaits the clash between these two formidable teams, the absence of key players opens the door for emerging stars to make a mark. The T20I series promises to be a thrilling spectacle, with Suryakumar Yadav leading the charge and a dynamic squad ready to showcase their prowess on the international stage.

Cricket enthusiasts can look forward to an exciting display of skill, strategy, and sportsmanship as India gears up to face Australia in what is expected to be a closely contested T20I series. Stay tuned for the action-packed matches beginning on November 23 in Visakhapatnam.