Gautam Gambhir's appointment as head coach has brought about a surprising twist in Indian cricket leadership, as Suryakumar Yadav is reportedly set to replace Hardik Pandya as T20I captain for the Sri Lanka series. Despite being vice-captain under Rohit Sharma, Pandya's fitness and workload issues have led to Gambhir and Ajit Agarkar advocating for Yadav as a stable long-term option. This decision comes amidst discussions on team stability and upcoming series dynamics, including Pandya's personal reasons for missing the ODI series against Sri Lanka.