Mumbai, Jan. 20 -- The cricketer-turned-commentator Irfan Pathan feels that India T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav will have strong performances during the upcoming five-match T20I series against New Zealand, starting on January 21.

Speaking on 'Follow The Blues', JioStar expert Irfan Pathan highlighted India captain Suryakumar Yadav's form as crucial for his side as the defending champion prepare of the ICC T20 World Cup 2026, starting next month.

"This series is important for India with key preparation factors, especially Suryakumar Yadav's form. He's an amazing player who hasn't found runs or rhythm recently--that's a fact. But you'd still bet on him; he has that calibre. I expect strong performances from him across these five matches,"...