Overview
- Kaif called Suryakumar a proper replacement for Rohit Sharma as T20I captain in a video posted on his Instagram account.
- He noted Suryakumar’s match-winning, unbeaten hit versus Pakistan and praised how the captain handled post-match questions.
- Kaif highlighted tactical calls in the Pakistan game, including giving Hardik Pandya the new ball and using Abhishek Sharma for middle-overs.
- India advanced to the Super 4s after convincing group wins over the UAE and Pakistan, with Oman up next in Abu Dhabi before Pakistan in Dubai.
- Reports vary on Suryakumar’s captaincy record at roughly 23–24 matches with 19 wins, with some accounts differing due to a tied result.