BCCI set to appoint new T20I captain ahead of UK tour
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 4, 2026, 8:39 AM
Last updated Jun 4, 2026
Suryakumar Yadav is expected to lose the T20I captaincy for India before the upcoming series in the UK. After leading the team to its third T20 World Cup title a few months ago, Yadav's replacement will be announced later this month, coinciding with the announcement of the squad for the white-ball tour. The series includes eight T20Is against Ireland and England, with three candidates reportedly in the running to take over the captaincy.
- •Suryakumar Yadav set to lose captaincy before Ireland series.
- •BCCI will announce the new captain later this month.
- •India to play eight T20Is against Ireland and England.
- 8:39 AMYahoo Sports — Why is Suryakumar Yadav reportedly set to lose India's T20I captaincy? IPL form and other reasons explained
- 2:26 PMYahoo Sports — Who will be India's next T20I captain? Suryakumar set to lose captaincy months after T20 World Cup win
"Suryakumar Yadav's T20I captaincy is reportedly under review after a poor IPL 2026 campaign and an extended dip in form.
"Suryakumar Yadav is all set to lose India's T20I captaincy before the Ireland series.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 4, 2026, 8:39 AMWhy is Suryakumar Yadav reportedly set to lose India's T20I captaincy? IPL form and other reasons explained
Suryakumar Yadav's T20I captaincy is reportedly under review after a poor IPL 2026 campaign and an extended dip in form.
- Yahoo SportsJun 3, 2026, 2:26 PMWho will be India's next T20I captain? Suryakumar set to lose captaincy months after T20 World Cup win
Suryakumar Yadav is all set to lose India's T20I captaincy before the Ireland series.
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