India's T20 Captains: Can Yadav and Gill Break the Drought?

Suryakumar Yadav and Shubman Gill are facing a challenging run drought ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup. Despite their recent struggles, team management remains confident they will regain form. Former player Irfan Pathan voiced concerns, emphasizing the pressure on Yadav as captain, and Gill's recent lack of runs.

In a series of upsetting performances, India's Twenty20 captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill continue to face a significant run drought. Both players have struggled to impress in the ongoing home series against South Africa, raising concerns ahead of the upcoming T20 World Cup.

Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate defended Gill, who has amassed significant runs in the Indian Premier League, emphasizing the need to trust in his potential to bounce back. Despite his recent first-ball duck against South Africa, Gill is supported by the management.

Yadav, once a prolific run-scorer, has similarly been poor in recent outings. Former all-rounder Irfan Pathan highlighted the pressure on the captain as his place in the team remains secured, and stressed the importance of Yadav regaining form ahead of the critical tournament early next year.

(With inputs from agencies.)