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Shreyas Iyer captains India in 2026 Asian Games cricket squad

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 1:40 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Shreyas Iyer captains India in 2026 Asian Games cricket squad

Summary

Shreyas Iyer will lead India's men's cricket team at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, with the tournament scheduled from September 24 to October 3, 2026. The squad features emerging talent, including 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, marking a blend of experience and youth. Iyer, taking over captaincy from Suryakumar Yadav, is poised to guide the team as it embarks on a new chapter in its white-ball strategy ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup 2028. The selection emphasizes the selectors' approach to building leadership within the team.

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Status Watch

•India's squad for the 2026 Asian Games includes 15 players.
•Vaibhav Sooryavanshi receives his first senior team call-up.
•Iyer replaces Suryakumar Yadav as captain for the T20 format.
•The Asian Games cricket tournament will occur from September 24 to October 3, 2026.
•Jasprit Bumrah and other experienced players are included in the squad.

Latest Updates

1:40 PMYahoo Sports — India squad for Asian Games 2026: Shreyas Iyer named captain, Tilak Varma deputy

What they're saying

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Shreyas Iyer will captain India's men's cricket squad at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earning a maiden call-up. This selection signals a new direction for India's white-ball strategy, blending experienced players like Jasprit Bumrah with emerging talent for the continental event.
— Yahoo Sports

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