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Shreyas Iyer named new T20I captain for India ahead of key series

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 4:08 PM

Last updated Jun 7, 2026

Shreyas Iyer named new T20I captain for India ahead of key series

Summary

Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as India’s new T20I captain, taking over from Suryakumar Yadav. The decision follows Yadav’s removal despite leading the team to success in the T20 World Cup. Iyer, who previously captained the Kolkata Knight Riders to an IPL title, aims to balance strategic play with his natural leadership style. His first assignment includes a two-match series against Ireland this June, providing a platform to establish his captaincy ahead of matches against England and the Asian Games in Japan later this summer.

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By the Numbers

•Shreyas Iyer replaces Suryakumar Yadav as T20I captain.
•India's T20I series against Ireland starts this June.
•Iyer previously won the IPL 2024 title with Kolkata Knight Riders.
•Iyer emphasizes maintaining personal identity as captain.
•Next matches include a series against England and the Asian Games.

Latest Updates

4:08 PMYahoo Sports — Won't be under anyone's shadow': What to expect from India's new T20I captain-coach duo of Shreyas Iyer and Gautam Gambhir

What they're saying

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With Shreyas Iyer, the newly appointed T20 captain for the Indian national side, the batsman had some big claims to make ahead of his first series as the skipper.
— Yahoo Sports

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