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Shreyas Iyer named India T20 captain ahead of Ireland, England tours

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 4:34 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Shreyas Iyer named India T20 captain ahead of Ireland, England tours

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Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain of India’s T20 team for upcoming tours of Ireland and England. The decision marks his return to the T20 setup following the series against Australia in December 2023. Iyer's leadership has been bolstered by recent successes, including guiding Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL title in 2024. Youngster Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has also been selected, becoming the youngest player ever chosen for an Indian team. Chief selector Ajit Agarkar indicated Iyer was close to the T20 World Cup squad but was edged out, while Suryakumar Yadav will not feature in the upcoming squad after his leadership role post-World Cup victory in 2026. India’s T20 campaign starts in Ireland on June 26.

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•Shreyas Iyer appointed T20 captain for tours of Ireland and England
•Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes youngest player selected
•India's T20 matches in Ireland begin on June 26
•Suryakumar Yadav dropped from the squad despite World Cup win
•Iyer's leadership credentials include IPL success with KKR and PBKS

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4:34 PMYahoo Sports — Agarkar drops bombshell, reveals Shreyas Iyer was 'quite close' to India's T20 World Cup squad

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Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain for India's upcoming T20 tours of Ireland and England, marking his return to the T20 setup. Teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also earned a historic maiden call-up as the youngest player ever selected for an Indian team. This signals a new direction for India's T20 squad.
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Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 4:34 PM
Agarkar drops bombshell, reveals Shreyas Iyer was 'quite close' to India's T20 World Cup squad
Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain for India's upcoming T20 tours of Ireland and England, marking his return to the T20 setup. Teenage prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also earned a historic maiden call-up as the youngest player ever selected for an Indian team. This signals a new direction for India's T20 squad.

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