United States send India a T20 World Cup scare before Suryakumar Yadav settles hosts

India captain Suryakumar Yadav has had to lead by example as the tournament co-hosts began their Twenty20 World Cup title defence with a scratchy 29-run victory over the United States.

India was in serious trouble at 6-77 but recovered to post a decent 9-161 with Suryakumar hitting a…