An image shows Indian cricketers Shubman Gill and Suryakumar Yadav, whose recent performances have come under scrutiny.
Cricket legend Kris Srikkanth has openly voiced his strong worries about Suryakumar Yadav’s recent batting struggles, even after India clinched the Asia Cup title under his captaincy. Throughout the tournament, Yadav managed a mere 72 runs, drawing considerable criticism for his repeated low scores.
A closer look at Suryakumar Yadav’s recent T20 International stats reveals a troubling trend. In 2025, while leading India, he has accumulated only 100 runs across 11 innings, with a batting average barely exceeding nine. His tenure as captain has seen him score 330 runs in 20 innings, pointing to a prolonged patch of poor form.
These worries were particularly evident during the Asia Cup, where Suryakumar posted a string of dismal scores: 0, 5, 12, and 1 in his final four appearances. In the crucial final match, while chasing 147 runs, his dismissal for just 1 run added immense pressure on the rest of the squad.
Speaking on his YouTube channel, Srikkanth didn’t mince words: “Suryakumar Yadav has truly disappointed me. His scores lately resemble pin codes, incredibly low. While Pakistan’s batting was arguably worse, Surya’s form is a major concern, and the same goes for Shubman Gill.”
Srikkanth didn’t stop there; his criticism also encompassed vice-captain Shubman Gill’s display in the T20 format.
He elaborated on Gill: “Shubman Gill doesn’t appear particularly threatening in T20s. He truly shines in Tests and One-Day Internationals. Despite being named vice-captain, with the World Cup fast approaching, it remains to be seen how the management handles his T20 role. Honestly, he wasn’t even in my initial squad, yet he was appointed vice-captain.”
The former World Cup champion’s worries aren’t limited to just individual players; they extend to the broader team structure for the upcoming T20 World Cup. He believes that while this current squad might hold its own against weaker opponents, it could struggle significantly when facing top-tier teams.
Srikkanth stated bluntly: “This isn’t the right team for the T20 World Cup. It was adequate for the lower-ranked teams in the Asia Cup, but if India fields this squad in the T20 World Cup, we’ll face severe consequences.”
Asia Cup statistics further reinforce these concerns. Suryakumar’s top score in the tournament was 47 runs, achieved against Pakistan in the group stage, and it was the only instance where he surpassed the 20-run mark.
This critique arrives at a pivotal moment, with India gearing up for various international tournaments. Despite their Asia Cup win, the team’s performance has undeniably sparked questions regarding the batting lineup’s consistency and effectiveness, especially as more formidable challenges loom.
Consequently, these observations have ignited widespread discussions about potential roster adjustments and strategic shifts as India prepares for its upcoming international cricket calendar, with a keen eye on the formidable opposition awaiting them in the T20 World Cup.