Shreyas Iyer Named India T20I Captain as Suryakumar Yadav is Dropped
The BCCI has named Shreyas Iyer as the new captain of India's T20I squad for the upcoming tours of Ireland and England, with Tilak Varma appointed as vice-captain. The selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, also included teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Harshit Rana in the squad. Agarkar described the decision to replace the incumbent skipper as tough but necessary for the team's future. Suryakumar Yadav was dropped following a lean patch during IPL 2026. While Yadav expressed support for the team on social media, Rohit Sharma praised both players, acknowledging Yadav's resilience and endorsing Iyer's leadership experience. Iyer recently signaled his strong form by earning Player of the Match honors in a T20 Mumbai League game.
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'He's going to have a good time': Rohit Sharma congratulates Shreyas Iyer on becoming India's new T20I captain | Cricket News - News9live
Former India skipper Rohit Sharma has congratulated Shreyas Iyer on becoming India's new T20I captain. He also praised Suryakumar Yadav for his successful stint as captain, which ended with India winning a record-extending third T20 World Cup title in February 2026.
India Squad Announcement Press Conference for Ireland, England Series Highlights: Shreyas Iyer named India T20I captain, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earns maiden call-up - The Times of India
Our India Squad Announcement for ... talking point, which is the future of the T20I captaincy. Incumbent skipper Suryakumar Yadav is facing intense scrutiny after a prolonged lean patch in IPL 2026, opening the door for Shreyas Iyer, who has emerged as a prime frontrunner to ...
'Challenges ahead': Suryakumar Yadav breaks silence after India snub as Shreyas Iyer named T20I captain | Cricket News - The Times of India
Suryakumar Yadav wished the Indian team well after losing the T20I captaincy, sharing a message of support on Instagram following the announcement of India's squads for the Ireland and England tours.The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday named Shreyas Iyer as India's new ...
Shreyas Iyer is India's new T20I captain, Tilak Varma Vice captain, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Harshit Rana picked for Ireland England T20I tour | Cricbuzz.com
Shreyas Iyer, as expected, has made a grand return to the Indian T20I squad as the new skipper. Announcing the squads for the tours of Ireland and England tour, the selectors also confirmed the inclusion of teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. Tilak Varma, one of the contenders for captaincy ...
India T20I squads: Shreyas Iyer era begins; Suryakumar Yadav dropped, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi picked | Cricket News - The Times of India
Cricket News: Shreyas Iyer was announced as the new India T20I captain when the men's senior selection committee chaired by Ajit Agarkar picked the squads for the t.
Replacing Suryakumar as T20I captain a "tough decision" but "in interest of team," says BCCI chief selector Ajit Agarkar - The Economic Times
Ajit Agarkar, BCCI's Senior Men's Selection Committee Chairman, revealed Suryakumar Yadav's removal as T20I captain and squad exclusion was a tough but necessary decision for the team's future. Shreyas Iyer has been appointed the new T20I captain, with Tilak Varma as his deputy, citing form ...
Shreyas Iyer wins POTM after being named India T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav bats at 200 strike rate | Cricket - India TV News
New India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer starred with a match-winning 61 and earned the Player of the Match award as SoBo Mumbai Falcons defeated Triumphs Knights MNE. Suryakumar Yadav struck 48 at a 200 strike rate before the Knights collapsed.
Rohit Sharma, Suryakumar Yadav congratulate Shreyas Iyer for becoming new India T20I captain | WATCH VIDEO | Cricket - India TV News
Shreyas Iyer has been named India's new T20I captain, with Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav congratulating him. Suryakumar, despite losing the captaincy after a poor IPL 2026, praised Iyer's appointment and called it a proud moment for Mumbai cricket.
"He's going to have a good time" – Rohit Sharma on India's new T20I captain, Shreyas Iyer - Sports News Portal | Revsportz
Former Team India skipper Rohit Sharma has expressed his confidence in newly appointed T20I captain Shreyas Iyer, saying his leadership experience in the IPL has prepared him for the challenges of leading the national side. Speaking at the T20 Mumbai League on Saturday, Rohit said Shreyas has ...
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