“He is short of runs, but his form will return at the right time” - Shivam Dube backs Suryakumar Yadav amid his poor form

Indian all-rounder Shivam Dube has backed the Indian T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav and vice-captain Shubman Gill as they are currently out of form in the shortest format of the game ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026.

Delving into the details of Suryakumar Yadav's form in the ongoing calendar year 2025, he has played 20 T20Is, racking up only 213 runs at an average of 14.2, with the highest score of an unbeaten 47-run knock.

"He's the kind of player who can make you win five out of five matches on his own. If he is not in form, it doesn't mean he's not a good player," all-rounder Shivam Dube said in the pre-match press conference.

"He is one of the best players. No one can do what he can. Yes, he is short of runs, but his form will return at the right time. He can blast at any moment," he added.

"He is a fighter. Whether he's scoring runs or not, he remains the same. He always wants to do something for the team. He is an innovative and threatening player. I think he is a 360-degree player," Dube added.

For the unversed, the Indian T20I vice-captain Shubman Gill has played 15 T20I games in 2025, scoring only 291 runs at an average of 24.25 and a strike rate of 137.26 with the highest score of 47.

"I think Shubman Gill is such a player that even when his form is up or down, his average and strike rate are still very good. He has been performing for India for many years. Ups and downs are part and parcel of the game, but I think he is one of the best batters in India,” he observed.

"I think the team is settled. I don't think much will change, but of course that decision rests with the captain, coach and selectors. According to me, this is one of the best teams. I worked a lot on my fitness in the off-season. When I'm with the Indian team, I have a lot of conversations with Morne (Morkel). That has helped me a lot," he concluded.

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