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It does feel like Surya Kumar Yadav is getting a free pass despite his poor form, which is quite unusual in Indian cricket. Normally, when a captain struggles — especially in a high-profile role like India’s T20 captain — there’s intense scrutiny from analysts, match presenters, and former cricketers. But with Surya, there seems to be an eerie silence. This could very well be down to strong public relations or the backing he enjoys from influential figures like Rohit Sharma and Ajit Agarkar.
If it were another player with three ducks in six innings, the debate about his place in the XI — let alone captaincy — would be unavoidable. But for some reason, Surya’s struggles aren’t being questioned as much in mainstream discussions. It’s strange that no one is really putting Surya on the spot about his form, especially when fans are eager to understand what’s going wrong. Normally, when a star batter struggles — let alone the captain — there’s constant analysis, questions in press conferences, and scrutiny from former cricketers. But with Surya, there’s a surprising lack of direct questioning.
But at some point, he’ll have to address the elephant in the room. Captaincy could definitely be weighing on him. Not every great player thrives as a captain, and we’ve seen before how leadership can sometimes affect individual performance.
With Hardik Pandya waiting in the wings and already showing leadership qualities, the pressure is bound to increase. It’s shocking how quickly things have changed for Surya. From being India’s Mr. 360, destroying bowling attacks worldwide, he now looks completely out of touch.
May be bowlers have just figured out a way to counter his unorthodox style. Either way, if he doesn’t turn things around soon — especially in the IPL — the calls for change will only grow louder. Do you think this is just a temporary slump, or has Surya’s magic faded for good?
