Shreyas Iyer set to replace Suryakumar Yadav as T20 captain
4 sources • 2 min read • Latest: Jun 7, 2026, 8:05 AM
Last updated Jun 7, 2026
The Indian national cricket team is poised for a significant change as Shreyas Iyer is expected to be appointed the new T20 captain, following a meeting of the selection committee at the BCCI headquarters on June 6, 2026. Suryakumar Yadav is likely to step down due to a decline in his performance. Alongside Iyer, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is reportedly in line for his first international call-up after an impressive IPL season. The committee will also select squads for upcoming T20I tours and for the Asian Games. Iyer's leadership is anticipated to guide India's preparations towards major tournaments like the 2028 Olympics and the T20 World Cup.
- •Shreyas Iyer to replace Suryakumar Yadav as T20 captain.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, 15, could receive his first national call-up.
- •Selection meeting took place on June 6, 2026, at BCCI headquarters.
- •Iyer's leadership aims to prepare for the 2028 Olympics and T20 World Cup.
- •Squads for T20 tours and Asian Games will also be named.
- 8:05 AMYahoo Sports — India's T20 reset: Shreyas Iyer named captain, Suryakumar Yadav dropped, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets maiden call-up
- 4:02 PMYahoo Sports — Suryakumar out, Shreyas and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in: How India's Ireland and England squads look different from T20 World Cup
- 1:42 PMYahoo Sports — India T20I squads: Shreyas Iyer era begins; Suryakumar Yadav dropped, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi picked
- 8:07 AMYahoo Sports — Major T20 reset on cards: Shreyas Iyer set for top job, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in line for debut
"India's T20I squad for Ireland and England tours sees Shreyas Iyer appointed captain, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain. Six players from the T20 World Cup squad are out, including Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya, while six new faces, notably 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, have been included, signaling a new era for Indian white-ball cricket.
"Shreyas Iyer has been appointed India's new T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav, who led the team to a recent World Cup victory. Iyer's leadership and consistent performances, including an IPL win, made him the standout choice. Tilak Varma is the new vice-captain. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also impressed selectors with his IPL exploits.
"Indian cricket is poised for a significant shift as the selection committee meets to pick squads for upcoming T20I tours. Shreyas Iyer is reportedly set to become the new T20 captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav, whose form has dipped. The selectors are also considering a maiden call-up for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 7, 2026, 8:05 AMIndia's T20 reset: Shreyas Iyer named captain, Suryakumar Yadav dropped, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets maiden call-up
Shreyas Iyer has been appointed India's new T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav, who led the team to a recent World Cup victory. Iyer's leadership and consistent performances, including an IPL win, made him the standout choice. Tilak Varma is the new vice-captain. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also impressed selectors with his IPL exploits.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 4:02 PMSuryakumar out, Shreyas and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in: How India's Ireland and England squads look different from T20 World Cup
India's T20I squad for Ireland and England tours sees Shreyas Iyer appointed captain, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain. Six players from the T20 World Cup squad are out, including Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya, while six new faces, notably 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, have been included, signaling a new era for Indian white-ball cricket.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 1:42 PMIndia T20I squads: Shreyas Iyer era begins; Suryakumar Yadav dropped, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi picked
Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as India's new T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav. Tilak Varma is the new vice-captain. The squads for Ireland, England, and Asian Games were announced, with Jasprit Bumrah returning for the latter. Young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi also earned a spot in both squads.
- Yahoo SportsJun 6, 2026, 8:07 AMMajor T20 reset on cards: Shreyas Iyer set for top job, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in line for debut
Indian cricket is poised for a significant shift as the selection committee meets to pick squads for upcoming T20I tours. Shreyas Iyer is reportedly set to become the new T20 captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav, whose form has dipped. The selectors are also considering a maiden call-up for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
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