India may have lifted the Asia Cup 2025 under Suryakumar Yadav’s captaincy, but the skipper’s personal form has raised eyebrows. Across six innings, he managed only 72 runs, with a single notable knock of 47* against Pakistan. As India gears up for the T20 World Cup at home next year, fans are questioning his consistency with the bat.
“Chalta Hai” Sparks a Debate
Despite the noise, Suryakumar appears unfazed. In a chat with journalist Vimal Kumar, he admitted he hasn’t been among the runs but casually said, “Chalta hai.” The remark quickly became the talk of cricket circles, dividing opinions among fans and experts alike.
Honest but Too Relaxed?
Known for his fearless approach, Suryakumar said honesty with himself matters more than anything else. “How would you sleep if you are not being true to yourself? If I’m honest with myself, I can be honest with the world,” he said.
He explained that he was batting well during the Asia Cup but couldn’t convert his starts into big scores. “Main batting acchi kar raha tha but run nahi lage. Kyu nahi lage wo to mujhe pata hai but theek hai, chalta hai. Mujhe pata hai agar main prepare accha kar raha hu to aaj nahi to kal, run aayenge,” he added.
Confidence or Complacency?
Suryakumar’s calmness reflects confidence, yet some feel such an attitude might not suit a captain heading into a major tournament. After all, leaders like Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli were known for self-reflection and relentless drive to improve — not for shrugging things off with a “chalta hai.”
Post-Surgery Return and Patchy Form
Suryakumar returned to international cricket after recovering from hernia surgery. Before that, he enjoyed a strong IPL season with Mumbai Indians, scoring 717 runs in 16 innings — the second-best tally of the tournament. But since then, his rhythm in international cricket has dipped, with his last half-century for India coming more than five months ago.
Time to Silence the Trollers
India’s upcoming T20I series against Australia, South Africa, and New Zealand offers Suryakumar the perfect chance to regain form and shut down the Trollers. As captain and middle-order mainstay, his runs will be crucial to India’s success.
Calmness or Overconfidence?
Suryakumar’s honesty about his form is admirable, but his easy-going tone has raised questions about leadership. Calmness works only when it’s backed by performance. The Australia series will reveal whether his “chalta hai” attitude hides quiet confidence — or creeping complacency.
