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Why India moved on from Suryakumar Yadav - The numbers behind the end of the SKY era
Published 7 June 2026 ยท sports
Three months after leading India to the T20 World Cup title, Suryakumar Yadav has lost both the captaincy and his place in India's T20I setup
Three months after leading India to the T20 World Cup title, Suryakumar Yadav has lost both the captaincy and his place in India's T20I setup.
The selectors insist the decision was driven by form and the need to look ahead to the next World Cup cycle. A deep dive into
the numbers reveals why. From one of the greatest peaks in T20 history to declining returns, waning match-winning influence and rising competition from younger rivals,
the data explains why India chose the future over the past.
Published: June 7, 2026 โข 6:32 AM IST ยท Updated: June 7, 2026 โข 7:38 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Three months after leading India to the T20 World Cup title, Suryakumar Yadav has lost both the captaincy and his place in India's T20I setup.
The selectors insist the decision was driven by form and the need to look ahead to the next World Cup cycle.
A deep dive into the numbers reveals why.
From one of the greatest peaks in T20 history to declining returns, waning match-winning influence and rising competition from younger rivals, the data explains why India chose the future over the past.