As India prepare to defend their ICC Men’s T20 World Cup title on home soil, captain Suryakumar Yadav is preparing himself to create history. The 35-year-old, who played a key role in a memorable win in 2024, is taking inspiration from the previous editions of the tournament and India’s prized trophy, according to the ICC website. Suryakumar said in a special program organized on the occasion of the launch of the T20 World Cup matches that I mean, going to that T20 World Cup is a big challenge. I am very excited to captain this time.
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Suryakumar Yadav further said that it is going to be a lot of fun. I get a lot of inspiration seeing that trophy. When we reached West Indies (co-hosts of the 2024 event) and every time the national anthem was played, we had our eyes on this trophy. Every time. He said that and we thought that as soon as the final happens, we have to win this trophy. And after seeing it up close again, I’m quite inspired. That too playing in India, I think it is going to be a lot of fun.
Next year’s premier tournament will be the first time India will host a T20 World Cup since 2016 and their first ICC men’s tournament since the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup in 2023. Having been a member of the squad two years ago, the India T20 captain has significant experience to share with the current squad, which features a number of new faces. Suryakumar further said, “The boys are very excited. Everyone is very eager to be a part of this team in the T20 World Cup. I have shared many experiences. When we played the ODI World Cup in India in 2023, I was part of a great team. The atmosphere was completely different.
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He finally said that I told him that it is a completely different game. Yes, the fans (in terms of viewership) will be the same as you see in franchise cricket, but when it comes to India, when you play for the country, it is a completely different feeling. So they are very excited. We are trying to play a different kind of cricket. Hopefully we will continue the same game in the World Cup also.