Shreyas Iyer to Lead India in T20s Against Ireland, England, and Asian Games

Shreyas Iyer will lead India in T20s against Ireland and England, and the Asian Games in Japan, replacing Suryakumar Yadav due to the latter's poor form. Tilak Varma is expected to be vice-captain, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi potentially debuting. Bhuvneshwar Kumar's recall is under consideration for the UK tour. The selection panel, headed by Ajit Agarkar, will finalize squads for the UK tour and Asian Games, with the latter's squad announced early to meet event deadlines. Suryakumar Yadav, despite winning the T20 World Cup, is dropped due to an 18-month form slump, allegedly playing with a wrist injury. Shreyas Iyer, not part of the T20 World Cup squad, is rewarded for his IPL captaincy, having led three franchises to finals, winning once. His batting form has remained consistent despite captaining. Tilak Varma may lead the Asian Games squad, with Sooryavanshi likely included. New names like Prince Yadav and Harsh Dubey might enter the fray. Bhuvneshwar Kumar's 28 IPL wickets could lead to a recall, though selectors weigh his long-term availability for the 2028 Olympics and T20 World Cup.