NEW DELHI: Former India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav strongly disavowed a false claim circulating on social media, urging fans not to fall for misinformation while reiterating his unwavering support for the Indian team despite losing the T20I captaincy.Suryakumar, who led India to the T20 World Cup title before being replaced as captain by Shreyas Iyer and omitted from the squads for the UK tour and the Asian Games, he took to X on Tuesday to deny the viral quote attributed to him.The fabricated statement claimed the Mumbai batsman was unhappy about a lack of clarity over his future and felt he had not received the respect he deserved after his contributions. Indian cricket.
Suryakumar refutes the false claim
Setting the record straight, Suryakumar has categorically denied making such remarks.“I have also noticed a statement being circulated online that has been falsely attributed to me. I want to make it clear that I have not made or authorized any statement. Please do not believe or share unverified information,” Suryakumar posted on X.The star batsman also made it clear that there was no hard feeling despite the recent selection decisions.“I am very happy for the team and I wish them nothing but the best, always. I know that the boys give everything, and they always have my full support. My support for Indian cricket, my teammates, and the game always speak louder than the words falsely attributed to me”, he added, trying to end the speculation surrounding his future.His clarification came a day after India’s selectors continued their transition plans by naming Shreyas Iyer as captain for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Zimbabwe, while Suryakumar was not included in the squad.
Special message for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
Suryakumar also reserved special praise for teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who recently made history by becoming India’s youngest international cricketer.The 15-year-old made his debut in the second T20I against England at just 15 years and 99 days, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar’s long-standing record.Congratulating the young man, Suryakumar wrote, “A special word for Vaibhav – you are at the beginning of what promises to be a very exciting journey. Enjoy every moment and keep the country proud.”
The selectors continue the approach of the first youth
India’s squad for the Zimbabwe series reflects the selectors’ continued focus on building for the future.Young pacers Yash Thakur and Ashok Sharma earned T20I call-ups on the back of impressive IPL campaigns, while left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey also received his first T20I selection after recently making his ODI debut.Sanju Samson, a veteran wicketkeeper-batter, was another notable omission, with Prabhsimran Singh preferred behind the stumps after an impressive IPL season. Samson had already lost his place in the playing XI to Sooryavanshi during the ongoing England series after a run of low scores.The selectors also recalled Rinku Singh and Express Pacer Mayank Yadav, while Shivam Dube replaced the injured Nitish Kumar Reddy in India’s ODI squad for the upcoming England series.