India’s new T20I captain would not intend to vary something as he replaces Rohit Sharma as India’s T20I captain. Surya, attending his first press convention because the full-time captain of the Indian crew, gave insights into his method because the skipper, and what adjustments he needs to carry to the aspect within the shortest format. Talking to the media, Surya make clear Hardik Pandya‘s function within the crew, now that he’s now not the vice-captain or captain. Surya additionally shared his admiration for his predecessor Rohit Sharma, who give up the format after a victorious T20 World Cup 2024 marketing campaign.
“Hardik’s function has at all times been the identical. He’s an important participant for the crew. The way in which he carried out within the World Cup, I hope he’ll proceed to do the identical,” Surya instructed reporters on Friday.
“The identical prepare will go forward; solely the engine has modified and the bogies stay unchanged,” Suryakumar mentioned on the eve of the primary of the three T20Is in opposition to Sri Lanka right here. “Nothing adjustments; the model of cricket stays the identical. It (the captaincy function) would not change something. It has given me an added duty. It’s good that now I can do a ‘stroll the discuss’,” he added.
Suryakumar is anticipated to proceed the Rohit Sharma management mannequin in T20Is. Surya, who additionally performed below the Hitman at Mumbai Indians within the Indian Premier League, plans to take the learnings he took from Rohit ahead.
“What I’ve discovered from Rohit is that he was at all times a pacesetter on the bottom and off it,” he mentioned. “He was not only a captain – there may be numerous distinction between the 2. He was a pacesetter who stood in the midst of the group and confirmed individuals the best way. How you can play T20 cricket and the way to win a match? That’s what I’ve discovered from him,” he asserted.
“I received to be taught numerous issues from completely different captains I performed below and clearly, Rohit Sharma, I’ve been taking part in with him for the final six years. There may be numerous learnings taken from him and in my very own type, we’ll take the ship ahead,” he mentioned.
“Three gamers have retired (and) will probably be troublesome to fill the footwear. However new gamers have clearly practiced rather a lot and performed rather a lot,” he mentioned. “They’re already doing nicely after they play franchise cricket they usually have additionally executed very nicely within the matches they performed for India. I’ve numerous religion in them that they are going to do nicely.”
“I believe it’s a full swap. If you happen to say 2014, it’s virtually 10 years now. In 10 years, numerous issues will change. You grow to be a distinct particular person altogether. You get to be taught numerous issues. I’m additionally a totally modified man now,” he mentioned. “In 2016, I received married. So, completely, you must change after that as nicely. However yeah, issues are utterly completely different now,” he added.
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