After T20 World Cup Glory, Is This the End of Suryakumar Yadav's International Career?

India secured their win in the T20 World Cup of 2026 under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav. India won the tournament against New Zealand in the final, which became historic because India successfully defended the title. This could be Surya's last match as the captain because returning to international cricket would now be difficult for him.

Surya was removed as the captain because of his age. Surya is 35 and will turn 36 this September. Given that the next T20 World Cup is two years down the road, BCCI found it fit to retire Surya from the captaincy. The public is speculating whether Surya will continue to represent his country in international cricket and also wonder whether he can become India's Imran Khan.

Imran Khan, who captained Pakistan, defeated England in the final match of the World Cup on March 25, 1992. Imran's performance in the match was his last international appearance because he later retired after playing his last match. However, unlike Imran, Surya lost his position not just as a captain but also as an integral part of the team.