Hardik Pandya has become one of the strongest names in the race for India’s T20 captaincy after reports of Suryakumar Yadav losing the trust of the BCCI and the national selectors created massive buzz amidst the ongoing IPL 2026.
BCCI looking beyond Suryakumar Yadav? Hardik Pandya back in captaincy race
With the Indian cricket team management now thinking about a fresh leadership plan for the next T20 cycle, Hardik Pandya’s name has once again come into the discussions. The Indian all-rounder was already part of the captaincy conversation even before Suryakumar Yadav got the job.
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He was seen as a natural white-ball leader because of his experience, aggressive mindset, and ability to handle pressure situations. Even though he is struggling in the IPL 2026, Hardik is still leading the race to become India’s new T20 captain, with uncertainty growing around Suryakumar’s future.
The selectors are reportedly discussing multiple options, including Shreyas Iyer, but Pandya remains the top name being seriously considered for the role, as per RevSportz reporter Rohit Juglan.
Hardik Pandya is very much in the race to be the next T20 India captain
PS – now dont say look at his ipl performance beacuse his name is there from the very start of this discussion
— Rohit Juglan (@rohitjuglan) May 8, 2026
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