Shreyas Iyer replaces Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain
4 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 8:50 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
Shreyas Iyer has been named the new captain of India's T20I team, taking over from Suryakumar Yadav. Iyer steps in following Yadav's tenure, which included leading the team to victory in the T20 World Cup in March. However, Yadav has struggled with poor batting form recently. The official announcement was made on June 4, 2026.
- •Iyer takes over from Yadav after the T20 World Cup win.
- •Yadav's recent performance has been underwhelming.
- •The announcement was made on June 4, 2026.
- •India seeks to bolster its T20I strategy moving forward.
- 8:50 AMYahoo Sports — Hours after replacing Suryakumar Yadav as India T20I captain, Shreyas Iyer leads side to victory over SKY
- 5:30 AMYahoo Sports — 'Very happy for Shreyas Iyer': Suryakumar Yadav reacts after losing India captaincy
- 5:06 PMYahoo Sports — Data check: How Shreyas Iyer's consistency and Suryakumar Yadav's poor form paved way for India's T20I captaincy change
- 3:03 PMESPNcricinfo — Shreyas Iyer to replace Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain
"Suryakumar Yadav has graciously congratulated Shreyas Iyer on his appointment as India's new T20I captain for the upcoming Ireland and England series. Despite being replaced as captain and dropped from the squad after leading India to a T20 World Cup victory, Suryakumar expressed pride in his Mumbai teammate's achievement, highlighting the strong representation from Mumbai cricket.
"Shreyas Iyer, newly appointed India's T20I captain, marked his first day by leading SoBo Mumbai Falcons to victory over Suryakumar Yadav's Triumph Knights MNE in the T20 Mumbai League. Iyer's commanding 61 off 36 balls steered his team to a five-wicket win, overshadowing Suryakumar's 48. Despite the captaincy change, Suryakumar expressed pride and support for Iyer's appointment.
"For nearly two years, Shreyas Iyer kept knocking on the door. As Suryakumar Yadav's returns dipped in both IPL and international cricket, Iyer's weight of runs and consistency at No. 4 made him the obvious successor as India's T20I captain.
Sources
External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 8:50 AMHours after replacing Suryakumar Yadav as India T20I captain, Shreyas Iyer leads side to victory over SKY
Shreyas Iyer, newly appointed India's T20I captain, marked his first day by leading SoBo Mumbai Falcons to victory over Suryakumar Yadav's Triumph Knights MNE in the T20 Mumbai League. Iyer's commanding 61 off 36 balls steered his team to a five-wicket win, overshadowing Suryakumar's 48. Despite the captaincy change, Suryakumar expressed pride and support for Iyer's appointment.
- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 5:30 AM'Very happy for Shreyas Iyer': Suryakumar Yadav reacts after losing India captaincy
Suryakumar Yadav has graciously congratulated Shreyas Iyer on his appointment as India's new T20I captain for the upcoming Ireland and England series. Despite being replaced as captain and dropped from the squad after leading India to a T20 World Cup victory, Suryakumar expressed pride in his Mumbai teammate's achievement, highlighting the strong representation from Mumbai cricket.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 5:06 PMData check: How Shreyas Iyer's consistency and Suryakumar Yadav's poor form paved way for India's T20I captaincy change
For nearly two years, Shreyas Iyer kept knocking on the door. As Suryakumar Yadav's returns dipped in both IPL and international cricket, Iyer's weight of runs and consistency at No. 4 made him the obvious successor as India's T20I captain.
- ESPNcricinfoJun 4, 2026, 3:03 PMShreyas Iyer to replace Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain
Suryakumar had led India to the T20 World Cup title in March, but has been in poor batting form
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