Ahead of T20 World Cup 2026, former India all-rounder Irfan Pathan opined that it is difficult for India T20I skipper Suryakumar Yadav to carry forward the legacy created by Rohit Sharma. "In all of the ICC trophies that India have won, the captain's role and leadership, the way they inspire the players...[have] been very important," he added.