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

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.

Star India batter Suryakumar Yadav recently came forward and talked about his relationship with all-rounder Hardik Pandya. With Axar Patel being named India’s vice captain, and Pandya being removed from the post,

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