Agarkar suggests Shreyas should replace Suryakumar for India
ESPNcricinfo • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 11:20 AM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Ajit Agarkar expressed that replacing Suryakumar Yadav with Shreyas Iyer is the best way forward for India. This discussion comes after Suryakumar led the team to a T20 World Cup title, marking a challenging decision for selectors. Agarkar noted the difficulty of dropping a recent captain while considering the team's future direction.
- •Agarkar labeled the decision as a tough call.
- •Suryakumar recently led India to a T20 World Cup title.
- •Shreyas Iyer is seen as a viable replacement.
- •Selectors face a critical decision ahead of future tournaments.
- 11:20 AMESPNcricinfo — Agarkar: Shreyas replacing Suryakumar 'best way forward'
"Ajit Agarkar said it was a "tough call" to drop a captain who had just led India to a T20 World Cup title
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