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'Shreyas is the frontrunner': Ex-selector backs Iyer to succeed Suryakumar as India's T20I captain
- Shreyas Iyer is set to replace Suryakumar Yadav as Team India's T20I captain, with the leadership transition focusing on upcoming tours of Ireland and England.
- Long-Term planning for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics prompted the BCCI to shift leadership, despite Suryakumar leading India to a T20 World Cup title defense earlier this year.
- Scoring 242 runs in nine World Cup innings and 270 runs during IPL 2026, Suryakumar's form came under scrutiny, while Iyer strengthened his case by scoring 498 runs in the same season.
- Criticizing the BCCI, former Indian cricketer Mohammed Kaif called the removal of a World Cup-winning captain "very unfortunate," arguing players deserve respect rather than being judged solely on franchise cricket.
- Chief selector Ajit Agarkar and head coach Gautam Gambhir will meet Saturday, June 6, to finalize the squad, which may include 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi following his 776-run IPL campaign.
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Mohammed Kaif Slams BCCI and Team Selectors Over T20I Captaincy
The criticism comes amid reports that the board has decided to hand over the leadership role to Shreyas Iyer, with Tilak Varma likely to be named Vice-Captain, despite Suryakumar leading India to the T20 World Cup title earlier this year
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'Shreyas is the frontrunner': Ex-selector backs Iyer to succeed Suryakumar as India's T20I captain
Former India selector Devang Gandhi believes Shreyas Iyer is the leading candidate to succeed Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain, citing his proven leadership record in the IPL and domestic cricket.
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