Suryakumar Yadav Credits Gautam Gambhir's KKR Mentorship for Captaincy Success

Mumbai Indians star and India captain Suryakumar Yadav opened up about the profound influence of head coach Gautam Gambhir on his leadership style, crediting their time together at Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) in the IPL for teaching him the 'tricks and trade of captaincy.' Yadav described his relationship with Gambhir as that of an elder and younger brother, built on deep mutual trust.

Suryakumar highlighted that Gambhir’s guidance from the dugout was instrumental during the Asia Cup, noting that he often executes Gambhir's signals without hesitation. This high level of trust allowed the team to maintain clarity and focus, contributing significantly to India's unbeaten run and ninth Asia Cup title. This revelation underscores the lasting impact of IPL mentorship on the development of India's current generation of leaders.