Suryaa Sports Desk: Chief selector Ajit Agarkar behind handing over the leadership of India's T20 team to Suryakumar Yadav after Rohit Sharma... Former BCCI selector Sreedharan Sarath has revealed that chief selector Ajit Agarkar's bold decision to hand over the leadership of the Indian T20 team to Suryakumar Yadav after Rohit Sharma. After Rohit Sharma bid farewell to T20 international cricket, although everyone thought that Hardik Pandya would get the captaincy, it is known that the selection committee exceptionally favored Suryakumar Yadav. In a recent interview Sarath shared the real reasons behind this decision and the key developments that took place at that time. Sarath recalled that the Indian team at that time had many experienced leaders like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, Jasprit Bumrah, Hardik Pandya and Ravindra Jadeja.
But he said that Suryakumar Yadav is the most suitable player to lead the team and he can easily replace Rohit Sharma. Sarath clarified that Ajit Agarkar has taken a very bold decision in this regard and it is very important to appoint a clear leader when selecting a team. He praised that all the credit goes to Agarkar. Although Hardik Pandya is an excellent all-rounder, Agarkar had earlier clarified that the change was made keeping in mind his fitness issues and non-availability for all matches. Suryakumar Yadav was finalized as the team needed a complete leader who was always available.
Sarath praised Suryakumar Yadav for keeping this belief and leading the Indian team successfully without defeat in the bilateral T20 series under his captaincy. Cricket sources are of the opinion that the firm decisions taken by the selectors are the foundation behind the success of Team India. Also Read: Key developments in the Australian cricket team.. Nick Maddinson's return home, uncertainty over Steve Smith's fitness