Manu’s outstanding performance at the Paris Olympics included two bronze medals — one in the 10m air pistol and another in the 25m air pistol mixed event with partner Sarabjot Singh.
Suryakumar also shined in the final of the T20 World Cup against South Africa in Barbados, taking a game-changing catch that helped India secure a seven-run victory and the coveted trophy.
Suryakumar was appointed India’s T20I captain after Rohit Sharma announced his retirement from T20Is following India’s triumph in the 2024 T20 World Cup.