The T20 series against Sri Lanka is starting from 27 July in Pallekele. Before this series, there was a big change in Team India and after Rohit Sharma's retirement, Suryakumar Yadav was made the Indian captain. Now Team India will enter the field of Pallekele under the leadership of Surya and its aim will be only to win. Suryakumar Yadav has captained Team India but this is his first series as a full-time captain and that is why he is very excited. Pandya spoke to the media before the T20 series and during this time he made big statements on Pandya's role, his mindset and Riyan Parag.

What 5 big things did Suryakumar Yadav say?

• The first big thing said by Suryakumar Yadav was that he will bat the same way even after becoming the captain. Surya said that his responsibility has increased but he is not going to change as a batsman at all.
• The second big thing said by Suryakumar Yadav was that he called Riyan Parag a special player for Team India. He said that Parag has the X-factor. He has the power to change the course of the game.
• The third big thing said by captain Suryakumar Yadav was that he refused to change the role of Hardik Pandya. According to him, Hardik Pandya's role will remain the same as before. He described Pandya as a very important player of Team India.
• Suryakumar Yadav said in his fourth big statement that his captaincy will be similar to Rohit Sharma's style. Surya said that he has learned the ability to lead from Rohit Sharma, and he will lead the team on the same lines.
• Suryakumar Yadav said in his fifth big thing that he has a very good relationship with Gautam Gambhir. He played under his captaincy as vice-captain in 2014 and both understand each other's mentality.