NEW DELHI: The Indian team management has consistently preferred having a single captain across all formats. With Shubman Gill already leading the Test and ODI teams, his promotion to T20I captain could also be expected soon, following his appointment as vice-captain in the shortest format.
Suryakumar Yadav, India's T20I captain, admitted he sometimes fears losing the captaincy but said that this pressure motivates him to perform.
When asked about the pressure of having Gill right on his heels, Suryakumar candidly shared what it's like to be in that situation.
"I am very happy for him that he has become captain in two formats," said the T20 captain to Indian Express.
"He has done really well. I won't lie, everyone feels that fear. But, it is the kind of fear that keeps you motivated," he explained further.
However, Suryakumar's international batting form has dipped, leading some to speculate that the added pressure of captaincy may be a factor. Despite this, he remains motivated and isn't overly concerned about the possibility of passing the leadership role to Gill.
"The camaraderie between me and him is amazing off the field and on it. I know what kind of player and human he is. So it just motivates me to do well, but I am happy for him," Surya said.
