Shreyas Iyer discusses captaincy support from Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav

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Shreyas Iyer discusses captaincy support from Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav
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India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer shared insights on his captaincy ahead of a five-match series against England starting July 1, 2026. Iyer acknowledged the support he received from Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav as crucial in his transition to leadership. After India's disappointing 2-0 series defeat to Ireland, Iyer aims to reverse the team's fortunes. He described his conversations with Sharma as akin to chatting with a brother, emphasizing the guidance he has received from both senior players. As the series opener approaches, Iyer intends to instill an aggressive mindset in his squad to create a formidable presence on the field.

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  • Iyer succeeded Suryakumar as T20I captain after a World Cup win.
  • India lost their previous T20I series against Ireland 2-0.
  • The first T20I against England occurs at Riverside Ground, Chester-le-Street.
  • Iyer aims for an aggressive team approach in the upcoming series.
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  • 7:06 AMYahoo Sports'Like chatting with a brother': Shreyas Iyer reveals private conversations with Rohit Sharma and SKY over T20I captaincy
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India T20I captain Shreyas Iyer has opened up about the immense backing and advice he received from Rohit Sharma and Suryakumar Yadav during the leadership transition.

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