Shreyas Iyer named T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav expresses support
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 3:26 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
On June 6, 2026, the BCCI appointed Shreyas Iyer as the new T20I captain of India, replacing Suryakumar Yadav. Following the announcement, Yadav posted on Instagram expressing support for the team's upcoming challenges. Additionally, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi received his maiden call-up to the Indian team, becoming the youngest player selected in history. India is set to begin their tour of Ireland with two T20I matches on June 26 and 28, followed by a five-match T20I series against England from July 1 to 11. Ajit Agarkar, the chief selector, noted Yadav's recent form influenced the decision to change leadership.
- •Shreyas Iyer replaces Suryakumar Yadav as T20I captain.
- •Suryakumar expresses support for the team via Instagram.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes the youngest player called up for India.
- •India's tour of Ireland starts with T20I matches on June 26 and 28.
- •The series against England runs from July 1 to 11.
- 3:26 PMYahoo Sports — 'Challenges ahead': Suryakumar Yadav breaks silence after India snub as Shreyas Iyer named T20I captain
"The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday named Shreyas Iyer as India's new T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav. Soon after the announcement, Suryakumar posted an Instagram story backing the team.
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