Suryakumar and Gill backed to regain India mojo for T20 World Cup

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by News AgenciesDecember 12, 2025 at 04:00 PM

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Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill, India's T20 captain and vice-captain, are experiencing a significant slump in form ahead of the T20 World Cup in February 2026. Gill has struggled to score in his last 17 T20 innings, while Yadav has averaged just 13.35 in his last 20. Despite their poor performances in the ongoing home series against South Africa, the Indian team management, including assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate, has publicly backed the pair to regain their form. Ten Doeschate cited Gill's impressive IPL record and Yadav's leadership qualities as reasons for their continued support. However, former Indian all-rounder Irfan Pathan has expressed concern about their recent struggles, particularly for Yadav as captain.

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