Suryakumar Yadav, India's T20I captain, recently admitted that he avoids using the stump mic in order not to replicate Rohit Sharma's antics. Rohit is noted for his stump mic chirps, which are popular among fans and go viral on social media.
One of his most famous stump mic chirps is ‘Garden mein ghoomne wale ladke’ (Boys who leisurely stroll in the garden) which he used for lethargic fielders.
Suryakumar was questioned if boys still move about the yard after Rohit Sharma retired from T20Is. The India captain responded comically that he doesn't stop anyone from moving because no one does anymore.
He also discussed his tendency to stay away from the stump when speaking with players, stating that a person's specialization should be kept to themselves.
"Nahi, mai nahi rokta hu kisi ko kyuki koi ghumta hi nahi hai. Try karta hoon door rahoon stumps se. Agar kisi ka woh specialty hai toh won unhe ke sath rahe toh zada better hai." (I don't stop anyone because no one roams around. I try to stay away from the stumps. If it's someone's specialty, then it's better that it stays with that person only)," Suryakumar said on Star Sports.
Suryakumar was also asked about whether he now understands Rohit’s ‘ye-woh’ way of talking. The India T20I captain hilariously replied that he gets to listen to it whenever he goes for a walk in the garden.
"Haan woh jab hum ghumte rehte hai garden mai, woh sunne ko mil hi jata hai." (Yes, when we roam in the garden, we get to hear those things.)," he added.
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Suryakumar Yadav has been amazing as India’s new T20i full-time captain. The 34-year-old has led the team in 11 matches since July 2024 and has won nine out of them and lost just one game.
India has also won three consecutive T20I series under his captaincy and in the ongoing five-match series against England, India has won the first 2 matches under his captaincy.
