Picking the best Indian captain is given the country’s rich batting legacy led by so many legends. Current T20I Skipper of India, Suryakumar Yadavwas asked the same question during a recent interview News24and his responses reflected both respect and humor.
Suryakumar Yadav picks the best Indian captain
When naming India’s best captain, Suryakumar didn’t hesitate much before revealing his choice. He went with one of India’s most successful goats, Rohit Sharma.
“Look I played most of my cricket under Rohit Sharma so RoHit Sharma” Suryakumar said.
Surya’s reply didn’t come as a surprise given India’s run of wins under Rohit in recent years. Rohit in 142 matches in India’s 103 matches, 103 of which were victories in both 2024 T20 World Cup and 2025 Champions Trophy. His calm demeanor and tactical acuity often draw comparisons with the best leaders in world cricket. Suryakumar’s admiration for his skipper clearly reflects the strong bond and trust they share in the dressing room.
Suryakumar, the best batsmen of all three formats
The conversation then turned to identifying the best batsmen across formats, with Suryakumar offering a well-balanced picture. He went with Sachin Tendulkar As for the best test benchmark and ODIS, he offered a unique point including it Virat Kohli and rohit.
“Test cricket, Sachin Tendulkar Sir. Odi cricket, 50% Rohit Sharma, 50% Virat Kohli,” He noted.
His selections highlighted Kohli’s unmatched consistency in India’s longest format of batting and Rohit’s explosive, yet approachable approach as an opener.
When it comes to T20 cricket, Surya finds himself in a tough spot. Before the preliminary interview, he hesitated. Suryakumar replied with a chuckle “T20 is actually going to be a bit more difficult. No one praises themselves; they can’t do it themselves. If you say that, you’re copying and pasting Suryakumar Yadav.”
Best Indian fast bowler and spinner according to Suryakumar
When asked to name India’s best bowler, Suryakumar immediately chose Jasprit Bumrahcalling him a nightmare in nets.
“I think India’s best bumrah. Surya said with a hook.
Bumrah’s ability to deliver York points with precision and his performances in clutch moments have won him global acclaim. In Surya’s comment, he emphasized how his teammates explained Bumrah’s pace and accuracy. When it came to spinning, he went with Suryakumar Kuldeep Yadavacknowledging its recent update and consistency.
Surya will soon be seen in one of India’s most exciting assignments, the T20I series Australia Starts October 29 in Canberra. The five-match series will run until November 8, with the final clash in Brisbane.
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