Kolkata: India T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Tuesday said Hardik Pandya remains very much part of the leadership group despite the elevation of Axar Patel as his deputy.Following the

Axar Patel has been appointed as the vice-captain of India's T20I squad for the home series against England. Despite this, Hardik Pandya remains an integral part of the leadership team. Suryakumar Yadav emphasizes their long-standing relationship and the collective decision-making approach within the team.

Check out what star India batter Suryakumar Yadav had to say about his relationship with all-rounder Hardik Pandya, only on

Pandya, who recently lost his India vice-captaincy role to Axar Patel, will captain Mumbai in the IPL season beginning in March

Suryakumar Yadav, Team India's T20I captain, has brushed aside fears of a rift with Hardik Pandya after the latter was demoted from the vice-captaincy. He stressed that their relationship is as strong as ever despite the change in pecking order.

With Hardik Pandya losing the India vice-captaincy, and set to lead T20I captain Suryakumar Kumar at the IPL, could it make for a strained relationship? Not at all, says Suryakumar

India T20 skipper Suryakumar Yadav on Tuesday said Hardik Pandya remains very much part of the leadership group despite the elevation of Axar Patel as his deputy

India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has talked about his bond with teammate Hardik Pandya and said that they are good friends