India, Oct. 15 -- Proteas legend AB de Villiers has commented on Suryakumar Yadav's struggles against slower balls, a vulnerability that has been repeatedly exposed in recent matches. The Indian T20I skipper has hit a rough patch this year, which has put him under the scanner. In 2025, Indian skipper Suryakumar has endured a severe slump, accumulating just 100 runs across 11 innings at an average barely above 9. He took over India's T20I captaincy last year, but he has managed only 330 runs in 20 innings, a stark contrast to his usual consistency, raising concerns about his technique and confidence at the crease.

De Villiers has weighed in on Suryakumar's recent struggles, suggesting that repeated dismissals to slower deliveries are less...