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Shreyas Iyer's T20I captaincy struggles continue with sixth loss in seven matches

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Last updated Jul 12, 2026

Shreyas Iyer's T20I captaincy struggles continue with sixth loss in seven matches

Summary

Shreyas Iyer's difficult start as India men's T20I captain continues following a loss to England. This defeat in Southampton marks Iyer’s sixth loss in just seven matches, making him the first Indian captain to reach this number so quickly. India dropped to second place in the T20I rankings, losing their top position to England after the defeat. Iyer's captaincy began with high expectations following India's World Cup triumph but has turned turbulent, resulting in consecutive series losses. A review meeting is confirmed by the BCCI after the series concludes, and Iyer's future in the role may be evaluated.

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By the Numbers

•Iyer suffers quickest six losses as Indian T20I captain.
•India loses back-to-back bilateral series, dropping to second in rankings.
•Iyer's captaincy started amid hopes following World Cup success.
•BCCI to hold a review meeting post-ODI series conclusion.

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8:24 AMYahoo Sports — Worst starts by India men's T20I captains: Where Shreyas Iyer ranks among MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli and others

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Following a winless UK tour against Ireland and England, see where Shreyas Iyer ranks among MS Dhoni, Rohit Sharma, and Virat Kohli for the worst T20I captaincy starts.
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