In the most recent times, India’s noted T20I captain has been in news for winning a famous World Cup title for the country in which under his cool and collected leadership, his Team India became the first side in world cricket to lift a third World Cup crown where it comes to the elite T20 World Cup. This has meant that Suryakumar Yadav has etched his name among a glorious entry of former World Cup winning captains from India, an elite list to which greats of the game like MS Dhoni and Rohit Sharma belong.
This great feat has indeed added a career boost to the free stroking batter known for his elegant and carefree strokeplay.
But he was also asked most recently as to how it feels to be in such elite company, and the following was the daring batter’s response:
India’s T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav once again showed humility and respect for his predecessors when he was asked about breaking the records of former captains Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni. During a recent interaction, a reporter asked Suryakumar whether he would aim to surpass the achievements of Rohit and Dhoni by winning another T20 World Cup as India’s captain. Instead of focusing on records or comparisons, Suryakumar gave a humble response that reflected his leadership approach.
“I will try to win more trophies for India,” he said. The stylish batter did not speak about breaking records or surpassing the legacy of the two legendary captains.
Reporter:- Would you break record of Rohit & Dhoni by winning another T20WC as Captain? SKY didn't say that I would break their record but he said:- "I will try to win more trophies for India." Humility and respect of seniors make SKY great leader. pic.twitter.com/2lq6CxZU4S
— SKY & Supla Shot (@sky_63_mr_t20i) March 13, 2026
Instead, he emphasised the importance of contributing to the team’s success and bringing more titles to the country.
His answer highlighted the respect he holds for senior players like Rohit Sharma and MS Dhoni, both of whom have played key roles in shaping Indian cricket’s success in the T20 format.
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Suryakumar’s calm and grounded response has also strengthened the belief among fans that he is developing into a mature leader for the Indian team.
His humility and respect for his seniors continue to be seen as qualities that make him a strong captain for India’s T20 future.
