The cricketing world is abuzz with the latest reports suggesting that Suryakumar Yadav is among the dark horses to lead the Indian T201 team on their tour of Sri Lanka, taking over from Rohit Sharma, who has retired from T20Is.
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Hardik Pandya bowled a full toss and Surya Kumar Yadav saved us ❤️🥺
WE WANT CAPTAIN SKYpic.twitter.com/C8FiJotQgF— Ctrl C Ctrl Memes (@Ctrlmemes_) July 17, 2024
This unexpected move has sparked a wave of reactions across social media, with fans rallying behind the new captain under the fervent hashtag, “WE WANT CAPTAIN SKY” Suryakumar, affectionately known as “Sky,” has been a crucial player for India and has previously showcased his leadership skills by leading India to a 4-1 series win over Australia in November.
The reports of his likely appointment comes at a time when Hardik Pandya, the more experienced captain, is sidelined due to fitness and workload concerns, having suffered an ankle injury during the 50-over World Cup last year. While Hardik’s leadership is well- regarded, fans are overwhelmingly excited about Sky taking the reins.
One fan expressed their admiration by tweeting, “No true Indian can scroll down without liking this tweet. Hardik Pandya bowled a full toss and Suryakumar Yadav saved us. WE WANT CAPTAIN SKY.” This sentiment captures the collective joy and hope pinned on Suryakumar as he steps into this significant role.
Another Twitter user highlighted the duo of Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav, saying, “Suryakumar Yadav: T20i Captain. Rohit Sharma: Test & ODI Captain. Like this tweet if you also want to see these two leading India. WE WANT CAPTAIN SKY.”
Fans are not just excited about his captaincy but also appreciate his qualities as a player.
“Number 1 ranked batter, always appreciate everyone in team, never cares about personal milestones, biggest reason we won WC final, not injury prone, doesn’t take unnecessary break for personal reasons. No one deserves captaincy more than Surya Kr Yadav. WE WANT CAPTAIN SKY,” read a passionate tweet, listing the attributes that make Suryakumar the ideal choice.
Highlighting the camaraderie and sacrifice that define Suryakumar, another fan tweeted, “When a Brother is willing to sacrifice his valuable wickets for his brother, he will definitely carry forward that his brother’s legacy. He will, because he is SKY. Make him the full-time captain and see SKY magic. WE WANT CAPTAIN SKY.” This emotional plea reflects the deep trust fans have in his leadership abilities.
The outpouring of support also includes praise for his performance in crucial matches. One tweet read, “From being ignored by national selectors year after year despite terrific IPL performances, to breaking down the door and
entering T201 cricket, and then dominating the format. No one deserves captaincy in this format more than this guy.”
Twitter is a testament to their belief in his leadership. With the T201 leg of the Sri Lanka tour on the horizon, all eyes will be on Captain Sky to see if he can lead India to new heights.