Team India's T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav, sustained an injury during a Buchi Babu International Tournament match and had to exit the field immediately. The severity of the injury remains unclear.


If Suryakumar doesn't recover in time, it could present a significant challenge for Team India as they prepare for their upcoming three-match T20I series against Bangladesh.


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Bangladesh's tour to India, featuring two Test matches and a three-match T20I series, begins on September 19. IND vs BAN Test series will run from September 19 to October 1, followed by the T20Is from October 9 to October 12.


If Suryakumar Yadav fails to recover in time for IND vs BAN T20Is, here are the top three contenders who could step in as India's T20 captain for the series against Bangladesh.


Hardik Pandya 


Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya may get another chance to captain India's T20I side. After Rohit Sharma stepped down from the T20I captaincy post-T20 World Cup, many expected Pandya to take over. Instead, the selectors surprised everyone by appointing Suryakumar Yadav as captain. With Suryakumar now injured, Pandya's opportunity to lead the team has resurfaced. He has previously captained the national team in 16 matches, achieving 10 wins and 5 losses.


Shubman Gill


Shubman Gill is also a strong candidate for India's T20I captaincy. The star opener recently served as vice-captain during the Sri Lanka tour and also led the team in the T20 series against Zimbabwe, showcasing his leadership skills. Under Shubman's captaincy, India won the T20I series 4-1 against Zimbabwe, after losing the opening match.


Rishabh Pant


If Suryakumar Yadav is unavailable, keeper-batter Rishabh Pant could also be a potential captain. The star player made an inspiring comeback with T20 World Cup 2024. He has extensive experience leading as the captain of Delhi Capitals in IPL and has previously captained the Indian T20 team. In 2022, Pant captained India in 5 T20Is, winning 2, losing 2, and drawing 1.