Sanju Samson is reportedly the frontrunner to replace Suryakumar Yadav as captain of India's T20I cricket team, according to a report by Jagran. The decision comes after Samson's outstanding performances, including a pivotal role in India's ICC Men’s T20 World Cup victory, where he was named Player of the Tournament despite not playing in the initial matches. His match-winning innings of 97 against the West Indies, along with crucial scores of 89 against England and New Zealand in the knockout stages, have impressed the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar. If selected, Samson could lead the team in upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England following the Indian Premier League (IPL). Meanwhile, current captain Suryakumar Yadav's form has been under scrutiny, as he has only managed 195 runs at an average of 19.52 in IPL 2026. Shreyas Iyer was also considered for the role but is currently out of the T20I setup, which has diminished his chances for leadership.