India have not lost a single T20I series under Suryakumar Yadav since lifting the 2024 T20 World Cup in the West Indies. The Men in Blue have won 13 of the 15 T20Is played in 2025 and 26 of their last 30 games overall. Notably, the series against South Africa will be crucial in their preparation for the T20 World Cup.
"Both [Gill and Pandya] are looking healthy and fit," Suryakumar told the reporters at Barabati Stadium, Cuttack.
Shubman Gill has also been recovering from an injury. He hurt his neck during the opening Test against South Africa in Kolkata and was unable to take part in the rest of the series. The issue also forced him out of the second Test. Gill also missed the ODI series, where India went on to win 2-1.
We Don’t Plan To Change a Lot in Our Playing XI - Suryakumar Yadav
“It was Shubman who started in the series against Sri Lanka after that we gave chances to Sanju up in the order. He is a flexible player, can bat anywhere. We don't plan to change a lot in our playing XI in the next 2 series. We won't be changing or trying too many things. We will continue with it,” Suryakumar said.
Hardik Pandya Opened Up A Lot of Options - Suryakumar Yadav
"What you saw in the Asia Cup also, when he [Hardik] was bowling with the new ball, he opened up a lot of options, combinations for us with respect to the playing XI," Surya stated.
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