Despite sealing the ODI series against Afghanistan, India's final game is crucial for team management to test combinations and provide opportunities for fringe players like Yashasvi Jaiswal, who will get another batting chance after a previous failure. Arshdeep Singh may be rested, and batting order reshuffled.
Shreyas Iyer achieved a significant ODI milestone, becoming the joint second-fastest Indian to reach 3,000 runs in his 72nd innings. He also ranks third fastest by balls faced. This occurred during India's second ODI against Afghanistan in Lucknow.
India's top-order batters, including Shubman Gill and Rohit Sharma, trained intensely in Lucknow ahead of the second ODI against Afghanistan. Coach Sairaj Bahutule backed Rohit's experience, while Gill showed impressive form. Spinners Kuldeep Yadav and Harsh Dubey also practiced.
Members of the Indian men's cricket team, including Rohit Sharma, Gautam Gambhir, Shubman Gill, Shreyas Iyer, and Ishan Kishan, have sent messages of support to the Indian women's team ahead of their T20 World Cup opener against Pakistan. They urged the 'Women in Blue' to play fearlessly and bring home the trophy.
Mohammed Siraj is out of India's T20I tours of Ireland and England for workload management, replaced by Prasidh Krishna, as the team prepares for upcoming ICC events under new captain Shreyas Iyer.
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.
Ravichandran Ashwin criticizes selectors for dropping T20 World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav from India's T20I squad, citing his recent achievement and suggesting he deserved more time to prove himself.
Ricky Ponting praises Shreyas Iyer's appointment as India's T20 captain, citing his growth as a leader and player, particularly during their successful stint together at Punjab Kings in the IPL.
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 leads India's T20 team in upcoming tours, with Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, becoming the youngest Indian player ever selected, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's 34-year record.
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 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.
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.
Shreyas Iyer is set to replace Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20 captain for upcoming matches against Ireland and England, and the Asian Games in Japan, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain and potential debut for Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Reports suggest Suryakumar Yadav may lose India's T20 captaincy despite a T20 World Cup win. Shreyas Iyer is the leading candidate to replace him, with selectors considering leadership options for upcoming series against Ireland and England.
Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) excluded former captain Shreyas Iyer from social media posts celebrating the 2nd anniversary of their 2024 IPL title win, prompting criticism from fans who felt Iyer's role in the victory was being disrespected.
Shreyas Iyer's sister, Shresta Iyer, has called out online trolls for severe harassment, including calls to her workplace, after a "banter" reel resurfaced following Punjab Kings' IPL exit. She emphasized the reel was light-hearted and condemned the targeting of her colleagues, students, and family.
Lucknow Super Giants finished last in IPL 2026 after a crushing 7-wicket loss to Punjab Kings. Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten century highlighted LSG's season of unfulfilled promise, disrupted by injuries, lack of bowling depth, and underperforming key players like Rishabh Pant and Nicholas Pooran.
Shreyas Iyer smashed his maiden IPL century (101*) to guide Punjab Kings to a vital seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants. The victory keeps PBKS' playoff hopes alive, with Iyer joining an elite list of captains with centuries in IPL chases.
Shreyas Iyer scored his maiden IPL century (101*) to guide Punjab Kings to a crucial seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, keeping their playoff hopes alive. PBKS now rely on other results to qualify for the IPL 2026 playoffs.
Shreyas Iyer's maiden IPL century led Punjab Kings to a crucial 7-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, keeping their playoff hopes alive. PBKS now need to rely on other results to advance.
Punjab Kings secured a crucial seven-wicket victory over Lucknow Super Giants, keeping their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive. The match was marred by an incident where fans allegedly misbehaved with cheerleaders, leading to police intervention. Shreyas Iyer's maiden IPL century guided PBKS to the win.
Shreyas Iyer's unbeaten 101 powered Punjab Kings to a seven-wicket win over Lucknow Super Giants, ending a six-match losing streak and keeping their IPL 2026 playoff hopes alive. Coach Ricky Ponting praised Iyer's leadership and temperament.
