SKYfall: Why India moved on from Suryakumar Yadav - The numbers behind the end of the SKY era
https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/photo/131560931.cms" style="margin-top: 3px; margin-right: 5px;" />Three months after leading India to the T20 World Cup title, Suryakumar Yadav has lost both the captaincy and his place in India's T20I setup.
The selectors insist the decision was driven by form and the need to look ahead to the next World Cup cycle.
A deep dive into the numbers reveals why.
From one of the greatest peaks in T20 history to declining returns, waning match-winning influence and rising competition from younger rivals, the data explains why India chose the future over the past.
India Dominates Afghanistan Test
- Rahul, Gill tons puts India in driving seat against Afghanistan The Straits Times —
- KL Rahul's patience, Shubman Gill's flair leave Afghanistan chasing shadows as India finish at 368/3 on Day 1 Times Of India —
- India vs Afghanistan: KL Rahul sheds T20 edginess, Sai Sudharsan makes the most of 'long rope' Times Of India —
- Shubman Gill, KL Rahul score centuries against Afghanistan in one-off Test The Indian Express —
- India 368/3: Gill, Rahul tons put Afghanistan to the sword on Day 1 The Indian Express —