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Shreyas Iyer named India's T20I captain ahead of series in Ireland

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 8, 2026, 9:42 AM

Last updated Jun 8, 2026

Shreyas Iyer named India's T20I captain ahead of series in Ireland

Summary

Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as India's new T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav, ahead of a two-match series in Ireland. Iyer, returning to the T20I setup after being out since December 2023, emphasized the importance of staying true to himself and maintaining his competitive spirit. Former captain Sourav Ganguly supported Iyer's selection, noting that he has earned the leadership role through his performances. Iyer views captaincy as a significant challenge and intends to lead with a winning mindset.

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By the Numbers

•Iyer replaces Suryakumar Yadav, who led India to a T20 World Cup title in March.
•Iyer's competitive background stems from his upbringing in Mumbai.
•Ganguly supports the selectors' decision, affirming Iyer's qualifications for captaincy.
•Iyer's first series as captain is against Ireland.
•Iyer emphasizes staying true to his personality as he takes on the leadership role.

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9:42 AMYahoo Sports — ‘I don’t have to change’: Shreyas Iyer embraces India T20I captaincy challenge in his own way

What they're saying

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Shreyas Iyer embraces his new role as India's T20I captain, vowing to remain true to his personality and competitive Mumbai upbringing. He believes his inherent winning mindset will guide him, seeing the captaincy as a significant challenge. This appointment marks a strong comeback for Iyer, who now leads the team after a period out of T20I plans.
— Yahoo Sports

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