T20 World Cup winning captain removed, Surya shares a special message on social media.
After the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the squad for the England and Ireland tours, Suryakumar shared his reaction. He posted a picture of the team on his Instagram story.
Along with the picture, he wrote a special message, showing his support for the team.
Best wishes to this incredibly talented group for the upcoming challenges.
This post comes after his removal from the captaincy, which has surprised many fans.
Chief selector Ajit Agarkar admitted that this was not an easy decision to make. He said in a press conference that it is always tough to replace a World Cup-winning captain.
In Surya's case, obviously, it was a difficult decision because he had just won the World Cup. It's not easy to decide to change a player who has won you a World Cup.
Suryakumar's recent form has been a cause for concern. His performance in the T20 World Cup was average, and in IPL 2026, he could only score 270 runs in 13 innings.
Despite being removed from captaincy, Suryakumar praised young player Vaibhav Suryavanshi. The 15-year-old Vaibhav has been included in the Indian T20 team for the first time.
Vaibhav was the top scorer in IPL 2026 with 776 runs. He scored one century and five half-centuries in the tournament and was named the 'Most Valuable Player'.
Surya wrote for Vaibhav, "You have earned it through your hard work. Very excited to see your journey."
This gesture from Suryakumar shows his positive attitude and sportsmanship amidst the leadership change. This could signal a new era in Indian cricket, where young talents are being given opportunities.
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