Shreyas Iyer confirmed as India's new T20I captain ahead of tours
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 7:22 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as India’s T20I captain for the upcoming tours of Ireland and England, set to begin later this month. He leads a squad that includes 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who earns his first senior call-up after a strong IPL season. Tilak Varma has replaced Axar Patel as vice-captain. Iyer's leadership credentials include guiding several IPL teams, with a notable record of 55 wins in 101 matches as captain. Iyer’s first T20I assignment will be against Ireland on June 26.
- •Shreyas Iyer takes over as T20I captain for India.
- •Tilak Varma appointed as vice-captain, replacing Axar Patel.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi receives his first senior call-up.
- •Iyer led IPL teams with a record of 55 wins in 101 matches.
- •India's first T20I under Iyer is against Ireland on June 26.
- 7:22 PMYahoo Sports — Shreyas Iyer captaincy record in all formats - Tests, T20Is, ODIs, IPL and more
"Shreyas Iyer has been confirmed as India's new T20I captain, and we take a look at his leadership record across various tournaments and formats.
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