India's new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer is facing criticism after two consecutive series defeats. Former player Saba Karim questioned Iyer's tactical decisions, particularly the batting order in a recent match, stating it differed from his IPL captaincy.
India's new T20I captain, Shreyas Iyer, expresses readiness for the leadership role, detailing his aggressive playing philosophy. Despite a recent series loss to Ireland, he aims to learn and build a fearless team identity ahead of the upcoming five-match series against England.
India lost to Ireland by 34 runs in Shreyas Iyer's T20I captaincy debut, with Iyer's bowling strategy, including persistent use of Prasidh Krishna and late introduction of Washington Sundar, facing criticism from Aakash Chopra.
Shreyas Iyer captained India in his T20I debut after missing 63 consecutive matches, the longest gap for any player before leading their national side in the format. He also became the third-oldest Indian T20I captain and the most experienced T20 captain before his debut.
Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain of India's T20I team for the upcoming Ireland series, marking his return to national leadership. Head coach Gautam Gambhir congratulated him, and Iyer outlined his vision for a united, supportive, and fearless team culture.
Shreyas Iyer made his T20I captaincy debut for India against Ireland in Belfast, setting a record for leading the most T20 matches (114) before captaining the national side. He also became the third-oldest player to debut as India's T20I captain.
Former England spinner Graeme Swann discusses the speculation surrounding Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli's future in elite cricket, noting it's natural for successors to be sought as players age. He highlights 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi as a special talent emerging in Indian cricket.
Suryakumar Yadav posts support for the Indian team on Instagram after being replaced as T20I captain by Shreyas Iyer. 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes the youngest player ever selected for India, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar's record.
Shreyas Iyer named new T20I captain of India, replacing Suryakumar Yadav, due to Iyer's consistent performance in IPL and Surya's recent form decline.
Shreyas Iyer replaces Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain for tours of Ireland and England, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain. Notably, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is included in both squads, while Jasprit Bumrah is omitted from T20I squads but included in the Asian Games team.
Shreyas Iyer overcomes numerous challenges, including injuries and selection setbacks, to become captain of the Indian T20I team, highlighting his resilience and consistent performance.
Suryakumar Yadav congratulates Shreyas Iyer on becoming India's new T20I captain, after losing the role and his squad place despite leading India to the 2026 T20 World Cup title.
Mohammad Kaif strongly backs Shreyas Iyer as the ideal candidate for India's T20I captaincy, citing his leadership credentials, successful association with Gautam Gambhir, and proven record as both captain and batter in IPL.
Suryakumar Yadav's T20I captaincy is under scrutiny due to poor form. The selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar and with coach Gautam Gambhir's input, is reportedly divided on his successor, with Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson being considered.
India's T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav faces scrutiny over his form and captaincy. The selection committee is set to discuss his future, with potential successors like Shreyas Iyer, Axar Patel, Ishan Kishan, and Sanju Samson being considered.
Indian selectors are set to remove Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain when the squads for the Ireland and England series are picked. Due to his batting struggles, the selectors have run out of patience with the 35-year-old. Shreyas Iyer is a strong contender to take over the leadership role as the team looks for a fresh start ahead of a packed T20I calendar.
Indian selectors are set to remove Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain when the squads for the Ireland and England series are picked. Due to his batting struggles, the selectors have run out of patience with the 35-year-old. Shreyas Iyer is a strong contender to take over the leadership role as the team looks for a fresh start ahead of a packed T20I calendar.
Shreyas Iyer, a seasoned IPL captain, is making a strong case for a return to the Indian T20I squad. Reunited with coach Ricky Ponting at Punjab Kings, Iyer's consistent form and leadership potential are drawing attention. He's seen as a strong contender to replace Suryakumar Yadav, with selectors weighing his immediate impact and future captaincy prospects.
