MSK Prasad, the former chief selector of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI), has urged the board to retain Suryakumar Yadav as the T20I captain despite his recent struggles in form and a disappointing IPL 2026 season. Prasad emphasized that changing captains frequently can disrupt the team's culture and direction, advocating for leadership continuity. He noted that there are no immediate replacements ready to take over the captaincy. Instead, Prasad recommends that the selectors and team management begin grooming the next generation of T20 leaders, such as Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson, Tilak Varma, and Ishan Kishan, under Yadav's mentorship. This approach would allow for a gradual transition in leadership without imposing undue pressure. He cautioned the BCCI against making 'emotional decisions' based on short-term performance, stressing the importance of building a robust T20 structure that benefits the team in the long run. Prasad believes that retaining Yadav while developing future captains could be a strategic move for Indian T20 cricket.