BCCI Indicates Suryakumar Yadav Recall Tied to Domestic Form

Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav, who was recently removed as captain and dropped from the national T20I squad, could still earn a recall if he performs consistently in domestic cricket, according to a source within the Board of Control for Cricket in India. The decision follows a dip in his batting form and comes despite his leadership in securing India's 2026 T20 World Cup title.

The BCCI source stated that while Suryakumar is not currently part of the team's immediate plans, his return is not ruled out. The player must follow the established selection process and score heavily in domestic competitions to force his way back into contention. This pathway has been used for several senior players in the past.

Suryakumar was replaced as T20I captain by Shreyas Iyer, who had not played a T20I since December 2023. Under Iyer's new leadership, the Indian team has struggled, suffering a 2-0 series whitewash against Ireland and then a 4-0 defeat in a five-match T20I series in England. The first match of the England series was abandoned due to rain. The losses include a 56-run defeat in the final T20I in Southampton, marking England's first-ever bilateral T20I series victory over India...