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Chief selector Ajit Agarkar said that Suryakumar Yadav has been made the captain because he is one of the most eligible candidates. Surya is one of the top T20 batsmen. You want a captain who plays all the matches. Hardik Pandya's fitness has been a challenge for him. Hardik is a very important player, but his fitness is a matter of concern. It becomes difficult for the selectors/coaches to play him in every match. We wanted a captain who is available to play all the matches. Surya has all the necessary qualities to succeed.
Gautam Gambhir's press conference
Talking about all-rounder Jadeja, Ajit Agarkar said that there is no point in selecting both Akshar and Jadeja. Anyway, one of them would have been benched. Jadeja has not been dropped. There is a long Test season ahead. Gautam Gambhir said that the most important thing for me is that the players will always support me. It is important to have a happy atmosphere in the dressing room. I do not want to make things difficult. I am leading a very successful team. Bowlers need more rest than batsmen.
Talking further about Virat and Rohit, Gambhir said that I think Rohit-Virat have shown what they can do on the big stage, be it T20 World Cup or 50-over World Cup. Both those players still have a lot of cricket left. Champions Trophy is coming, a big Test series is coming in Australia. They will be motivated for the Champions Trophy and if they can maintain their fitness, they can play the 2027 World Cup. It is a very personal decision. I cannot say how much cricket is left in them.
Gautam Gambhir's press conference
Let us tell you that the Indian team will start the Sri Lanka tour on 27 July. On the Sri Lanka tour, the Indian team will play a total of 6 matches in 12 days. First of all, a 3-match T20 series will be played between India and Sri Lanka. The first T20 will be played on 27 July, the second T20 on 28 July and the last T20 on 30 July. Then there will be a 3-match ODI series between the two teams. The first ODI will be played on 2 August. Then the remaining ODI matches will be held on 4 and 7 August.