The last few weeks have been nothing short of a dream: Suryakumar Yadav

Swashbuckling batsman Suryakumar Yadav on Friday expressed his delight at being named captain of the Indian T20 team for the tour to Sri Lanka, saying the last few weeks have been “nothing short of a dream”. In a heartfelt post, Suryakumar thanked everyone for keeping faith in him and receiving a lot of support in recent times. Suryakumar, 33, succeeded Rohit Sharma as India’s captain in the shortest format, ahead of the flamboyant and versatile Hardik Pandya. “Thank you so much for showing your love, support and best wishes. The last few weeks have been nothing short of a dream and I am truly grateful,” Suryakumar wrote on Instagram.

“Playing for the country is the most special feeling that I can never describe in words. This new role brings with it a lot of responsibility, enthusiasm and enthusiasm. God, God is great,” Suryakumar added.

Suryakumar was part of the team that triumphed in the T20 World Cup last month and capped it off with an extraordinary catch deep off Pandya’s bowling to send back the dangerous David Miller, who looked on course to take South Africa to India’s target . in the title fight in Barbados.

His deputy for Sri Lanka will be Shubman Gill, who will don the vice-captain’s hat.

The 24-year-old replaced Hardik as vice-captain of the ODI as well as the T20I teams.

However, the star all-rounder will travel as a player for the T20I series.

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