Shreyas Iyer is named India’s T20I captain for the upcoming tours of Ireland and England, replacing Suryakumar Yadav, according to multiple reports. India’s selection process for the T20I squads is described as being led by an Ajit Agarkar-led committee, which announces the touring teams and the squad for the 2026 Asian Games. Several outlets report that Suryakumar is dropped from the T20I squad along with the captaincy change, despite having recently captained India to a T20 World Cup title.
In reactions covered by Times of India, Suryakumar congratulates Iyer and expresses pride in his Mumbai teammate’s appointment. Iyer’s first day in the new role is also reported, with him leading a domestic team to a win in the T20 Mumbai League.
All sources also point to a new player being included: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi receives a maiden call-up to India’s senior setup for the Ireland and England tours, marking a historic selection for the batter.
