India, May 20 -- Being a skipper of an Indian Premier League franchise carries prestige in itself. Ups and downs are part of the format, but the way a captain responds to pressure often defines his era, character, and leadership credentials. Indian cricket is currently going through one of its strongest phases, dominating the T20I format and recently becoming back-to-back ICC Men's T20 World Cup champions, with the latest triumph in 2026 coming under the leadership of Suryakumar Yadav ahead of the IPL season. However, with age no longer on his side at 35 and a slight dip in individual returns despite his proven leadership record, there is a growing possibility that India could begin transitioning towards a young, established leader for th...