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Xtra Time Web Desk: India's newly-appointed T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has spoken about his special relationship with head coach Gautam Gambhir ahead of the upcoming limited-overs series against Sri Lanka. The series marks the beginning of a new era under Gambhir, who took over as head coach after Rahul Dravid's departure following India's T20 World Cup triumph.

Suryakumar, who was appointed captain in place of Hardik Pandya, emphasized the strong bond he shares with Gambhir, which dates back to their time together at the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2014. The Indian batsman praised their mutual understanding and support, saying that Gambhir knows him well and is aware of his mindset and approach to the game.

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"I have a special relationship with Gautam bhai. When I joined KKR in 2014, he was already there. We shared a lovely relationship then, and even now it's the same," Suryakumar said in a video released by the BCCI. "He knows how I work, what my mindset is when I come to practice sessions. How he tries to work as a coach. And it's all about that lovely relationship we have."

Gambhir's appointment as head coach and Suryakumar's captaincy promise a fresh approach for the Indian team, aiming to build on their recent successes and take the team to new heights. Suryakumar also shared valuable life lessons he has learned from his experiences in cricket, emphasizing the importance of humility and balance.

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"The most important thing I've learned from the sport is how humble you are after achieving success or even after you're not doing well. When you do something on the ground, you have to leave it on the ground. This is not your life, it's just a part of your life," Suryakumar said.

The partnership between Suryakumar Yadav and Gautam Gambhir is set to be a key factor in India's journey ahead, blending experience with innovation to achieve new milestones. With this new chapter in Indian cricket, fans are eagerly anticipating the start of the T20I series against Sri Lanka and what this exciting new era holds for the team.