Archive · 2 Jan 2026
Suryakumar Yadav's Form Slump Raises Concerns Ahead of T20 World Cup
Suryakumar Yadav, who is usually a great batter for India in T20 cricket, has been struggling to score runs lately.
Since his last good score in October 2024, he hasn't done very well in the games that followed.
Experts think it might be because of his mindset or the way he's playing, not because of his technique.
Surya himself says he knows what he needs to do to get back in form.
He has some time to practice before the important T20 World Cup at home next year.
He will play some matches for his team Mumbai soon to get ready for the bigger challenges ahead.
Everyone is hoping he can find his form again soon.
Suryakumar Yadav, India's T20I captain, has been in a form slump since October 2024, with only two notable scores since then.
Experts suggest his struggles are due to mindset and tactical issues, not technique, and advise setting smaller targets to regain rhythm.
Yadav has managed only 34 runs in his last four T20I games against South Africa, raising concerns ahead of the 2025 T20 World Cup.
He will play in the Vijay Hazare Trophy matches for Mumbai in early January to prepare for the New Zealand T20I series and the World Cup.
Yadav remains confident and believes he will regain his form, emphasizing his understanding of the problem and his plan to address it.
- Who
- Suryakumar Yadav, India's T20I captain and top batter
- What
- A prolonged form slump in T20 Internationals
- When
- Since October 2024, with only two notable scores since then
- Where
- Across various T20I series, including home games against South Africa
- Why
- Potential mindset and tactical issues, with experts suggesting he needs to set smaller targets and improve shot selection
- Player
- Suryakumar Yadav
- Current Role
- India T20I Captain
- Last Half-Century
- 75 off 35 balls (October 2024 vs Bangladesh)
- Recent Scores
- 34 runs in 4 games against South Africa
- Upcoming Series
- New Zealand T20Is starting January 21, 2025
- T20 World Cup
- Scheduled for 2025 in India
- Batting Position in WC
- No. 4 after Tilak Varma
- Expert Analysis
- Mindset and tactical issues, not technique
