Following a commanding 7-wicket victory over Pakistan, Team India has successfully advanced to the Super 4 stage of the Asia Cup. Ahead of their upcoming match against Oman on September 19, reports suggest that captain Suryakumar Yadav may be rested.
This move is considered crucial for Yadav, who recently returned from an operation. His potential absence has sparked speculation about who will take on the captaincy.
Sources indicate that young opener Shubman Gill is the likely candidate to lead the team in Yadav’s absence. In such a scenario, Sanju Samson could bat at number three, and wicketkeeper-batsman Jitesh Sharma might find a place in the playing eleven. Suryakumar has an impressive record as captain, with 21 wins in 26 T20I matches and a win percentage of 80.76. He is expected to return for the crucial Super 4 matches after his rest.