NEW DELHI (Web Desk) - India’s cricket board (BCCI) has made a major leadership change in the national T20 side, removing Suryakumar Yadav as captain and appointing Shreyas Iyer as his successor.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India also announced the T20 squads for the upcoming tours of Ireland and England, as well as the Asian Games.
According to the board, Shreyas Iyer will lead the Indian team during the Ireland and England assignments and will also captain the side at the Asian Games.
— BCCI (@BCCI) June 6, 2026
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The decision to replace Suryakumar Yadav has sparked discussion in Indian cricket circles, although the BCCI has not provided a detailed explanation for the leadership change.
Shreyas Iyer has been one of India’s most consistent performers in limited-overs cricket in recent years and has long been regarded as a strong candidate for a leadership role in the national team.