Suryakumar Yadav's lean patch with the bat in hand continued a day before BCCI select the squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup. The 35-year-old has struggled for runs throughout the year and scored just 5 in the IND vs SA 5th T20I on Friday. The Indian captain's form is a huge cause of concern for the Men in Blue who will aim to defend their title at home.

Suryakumar Yadav's lean patch with the bat in hand continued a day before BCCI select the squad for the 2026 T20 World Cup. The 35-year-old has struggled for runs throughout the year and scored just 5 in the IND vs SA 5th T20I on Friday. The Indian captain's form is a huge cause of concern for the Men in Blue who will aim to defend their title at home.

Suryakumar had established himself as the World No.1 in the format before taking over as captain following Rohit Sharma's retirement. Since then, the Mumbai star's form has nosedived making it a huge concern as India head into a home World Cup.

The Indian captain has not scored a single half-century in 2025. In 19 innings, Surya has managed just 123 runs, averaging just 8.20. In these games, SKY has just 10 sixes, signaling a clear drop in form.

The 35-year-old was frustrated as he walked back to the pavilion ending what has been a difficult year. The Indian think tank is unlikely to drop SKY on the eve of the T20 World Cup, but Surya is on thin ice as far as form is concerned.

With 50 days to go for the T20 World Cup, Surya is certain to captain and play the tournament. However, had that tournament been a little away, his place would have definitely been in question. India have an embarrassment of riches waiting in the wings, and it is only fate that has Surya in the T20I scheme of plans at this point.