Suryakumar Yadav has been named India skipper for the T20I series against Sri Lanka.
He has so far handled the leadership duties of Team India in 7 T20Is.
Surya enjoys a win percentage of 71.42 in T20I cricket.
Overall, he has led India to 5 wins in this format.
Suryakumar is expected to produce a clinical show this time.
Under his captaincy, India had beaten Australia 4-1 in a T20I series last year.
During his T20I leadership, India drew a series against South Africa 1-1 in December 2023.
Surya has not been named in the ODI squad for the tour of Sri Lanka.
Hardik Pandya will function as the vice-captain in the T20I series against Sri Lanka.
The star all-rounder was the vice-captain of the side that won the T20 World Cup 2024.