Former India all-rounder Yuvraj Singh has expressed his disappointment over Sunrisers Hyderabad\u2019s decision to appoint Ishan Kishan as captain, with Abhishek Sharma named only as vice-captain. Yuvraj, who has closely worked with Abhishek, said the move does not reflect the player\u2019s long association and consistent performances for the franchise.<\/p>\n
SRH have built a strong identity in recent seasons with their aggressive batting approach under Pat Cummins, with Abhishek Sharma playing a key role at the top. Despite that, the franchise turned to Kishan to lead in Cummins\u2019 absence, citing his recent leadership success in domestic cricket. Yuvraj, however, questioned the thinking behind overlooking Abhishek, pointing to his long stint with the team and his impact at both domestic and international level.<\/p>\n
He compared the situation to his own experience, recalling how MS Dhoni was handed India\u2019s captaincy in 2007 despite senior players being in the mix. Yuvraj suggested that such decisions are not always easy to accept from a player\u2019s point of view, especially when someone has given several years to a team. He added that leadership should also be a part of a player\u2019s growth within a setup.<\/p>\n
Yuvraj also stressed that Abhishek Sharma should use the setback as motivation. He said he had spoken to the batter, urging him to respond with strong performances rather than dwell on the decision. According to him, such moments can help players push harder and improve further.<\/p>\n
Abhishek has been a key figure for SRH since his breakthrough season and has continued to grow as a batter. His performances have also earned him a place in the Indian setup, where he has become one of the leading T20 players in recent times.<\/p>\n
Kishan, on the other hand, has also earned respect as a leader after guiding Jharkhand to a domestic title, which strengthened his case for captaincy duties. However, Yuvraj\u2019s remarks have sparked debate over whether long-term association and contribution should have played a bigger role in SRH\u2019s decision.<\/p>\n
With SRH continuing their campaign, the discussion around leadership and team direction is likely to remain in focus as performances on the field unfold.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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