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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 confirmed as India's new T20I captain ahead of tours

Summary

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.

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By the Numbers

•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.

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7:22 PMYahoo Sports — Shreyas Iyer captaincy record in all formats - Tests, T20Is, ODIs, IPL and more

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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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