Despite this lean patch, players and experts have shown faith in his ability to return to form when it matters most. Veteran spinner Harbhajan Singh backed him strongly, comparing his batting talent to the legendary AB de Villiers and expressing confidence that Suryakumar could save his best performances for the World Cup stage.

Team Management Backs Him Through the Slump

India’s coaching staff also remain calm about the situation. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate emphasized that a temporary lack of runs should not be a major concern, and pointed out that Suryakumar’s class and experience could still deliver crucial contributions in big games.

Head coach Gautam Gambhir has echoed this sentiment, citing Team India’s aggressive brand of T20 cricket where big risks sometimes lead to failures but are accepted in pursuit of match-winning momentum.

Captaincy and Form – Can They Turn Around?

Experts have noted that since taking on the captaincy, Suryakumar’s individual batting numbers have dipped compared to his previous free-scoring self, but the team’s overall performances have remained strong. This has led to debate about balancing leadership responsibilities with personal batting form.

With the T20 World Cup set to begin on February 7, 2026, all eyes will be on Suryakumar Yadav to see if he regains his touch and leads India with impact in crunch moments. Strong starts in the lead-up series and World Cup matches could be pivotal in silencing critics and reaffirming his position as one of the premier white-ball batters in the world.

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