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    Home»Sports»‘We Have Been Playing For…’: Suryakumar Yadav Opens Up On His Relationship With Hardik Pandya Ahead Of 1st IND vs ENG T20I | cricket news
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    ‘We Have Been Playing For…’: Suryakumar Yadav Opens Up On His Relationship With Hardik Pandya Ahead Of 1st IND vs ENG T20I | cricket news

    The ChhattisgarhBy The ChhattisgarhJanuary 22, 20254 Mins Read
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    India T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Tuesday said Hardik Pandya remains very much part of the leadership group despite the elevation of Axar Patel as his deputy.

    Following the retirement of Rohit Sharma from T20s last year, Hardik was tipped to lead the side but Suryakumar was given that responsibility after the arrival of new coach Gautam Gambhir. Ahead of the five T20s against England, Hardik was removed as vice-captain and Axar was handed that responsibility.

    However, Suryumar insisted that he continues to share a healthy bond with his IPL captain and Hardik is very much part of the leadership group.

    “My relationship with him has been really great. We have been playing for a very long time right now,” said Suryakumar on the eve of their match against England at Eden Gardens.

    “I still remember 2018 when I went back to Mumbai Indians. And till today, it’s just the added responsibility which I have got,” said Suryakumar who led India to nine wins out of 10 games after being elevated to the skipper’s role.

    “We have been good friends on and off the field. When we go back to franchise cricket, it (captaincy) shifts to him so I can relax a little bit. We know what we want going forward with the team.”

    Speaking about Axar’s appointment, he said: “Axar has been given that added responsibility. We saw what he did in the 2024 T20 World Cup. He has been with the team for a very long time right now.”

    With the next T20 World Cup, which will be held in India in just a year, this decision reflects the BCCI’s vision for the future. However, Suryakumar emphasized that it’s more about the collective leadership group rather than individual roles.

    “But at the same time, Hardik is also a part of leading group. When we sit, we decide what we want to do in the game going forward and also on the field. He is always around. It’s like we have a lot of captains on the ground,” said Suryakumar.

    No question mark over Sanju as ‘keeper

    Suryakumar made it clear there is no ambiguity over the wicket-keeping role, with Sanju Samson currently holding the position and Dhruv Jurel being his backup.

    He ruled out Rishabh Pant’s inclusion in the immediate plans despite the dynamic wicketkeeper-batsman emerging as the most expensive player in IPL history. “Currently, there is no question mark on the wicketkeeper,” Suryakumar said. “Sanju has done really well in the last 7-8, maybe 10 games he’s played, and he has truly shown what he is capable of.”

    Gambhir gives licenses to express yourselves

    He further spoke about his camaraderie with Gambhir and remembered playing under him at Kolkata Knight Riders for four seasons.

    “I’ve had the privilege of spending a lot of time with him. I know how he works. Without saying a word, he can read your mind.” “His coaching style is very simple. He gives us a lot of freedom and allows players to express themselves. He keeps everything straightforward and understands what’s going on in the minds of the players.

    “He ensures a light, relaxed atmosphere in the dressing room, which helps players perform at their best. We’re definitely moving in the right direction,” said the skipper.

    Building core group for T20 World Cup

    On T20 World Cup plans, he said: “There’s still a long way to go before the World Cup. I don’t want to think about that directly. It’s about making a team. Which player can do well in which position? “Which bowler can win a match on a given day single-handedly. So, all those things. It’s about playing the same group, most amount of games,” he said.

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