Suryakumar Yadav has denied a fake statement circulating on social media regarding his captaincy. He expressed happiness for the team and affirmed his unwavering support for Indian cricket. The selectors continue their youth-first approach, naming Shreyas Iyer as captain for the Zimbabwe series too. Suryakumar also congratulated Vaibhav Sooryavanshi on becoming India's youngest international cricketer.