An exploration into the journey of Suryakumar Yadav's transformation as a player and leader within the Mumbai's cricket team.

This decision was a bold one as Suryakumar's only previous captaincy term for the team, back in 2014-15, had ended disastrously owing to his temper and issues with his team members. However, Samant had observed a change in Suryakumar. He noticed how Suryakumar was enjoyed by the younger players and was go-to source of guidance for them. Based on his observations, Samant pitched this idea to the then chief selector of Mumbai, Ajit Agarkar.

When Suryakumar was asked about returning to the captaincy position, his response was positive and full of clichés about the honor of leading the Mumbai team and the pride he felt. He also admitted his past mistakes and reassured that he had become a calmer person. Despite some skepticism due to his troubled past, he was again made the captain in December of the same year, but his tenure was cut short due to an exit from the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and the onset of the pandemic. His appointment to the national team in the following months also meant his second stint as a captain ended prematurely.

Fast forward to 2024, less than four years since his international debut, Suryakumar found himself in the high-pressure role of the Indian team's captain. His journey from a player who was once dismissed for his menial performance to being the captain of the national team is indeed a testament to his positive transformation as a player and a leader.