# Shreyas Iyer to Lead India in T20Is: The Captain SKY Couldn’t Be

URL: https://technosports.co.in/shreyas-iyer-to-lead-india-in-t20is/  
Published: 2026-06-06  
Updated: 2026-06-06  
Author: Reetam Bodhak

Indian cricket just got its next T20I captain, and it’s a name that’s been quietly building a strong case through two dominant IPL seasons. **Shreyas Iyer** is all set to formally take charge of India’s T20 International side, replacing Suryakumar Yadav — and the cricket world is already buzzing.

## Shreyas Iyer’s Official Word

Shreyas Iyer has been called to attend the senior selection committee meeting **in person at the BCCI headquarters in Mumbai** on Saturday — his first such meeting as captain. According to Indian Express sources, Iyer’s name has been cleared by the top decision-maker at the BCCI, and his formal announcement as India’s T20I captain is imminent.

He will lead India in upcoming tours to **Ireland and England**.

![Shreyas Iyer](https://images.technosports.co.in/2026/06/shsrs5s5-1024x576.webp)

| Detail | Info |
| --- | --- |
| New T20I Captain | Shreyas Iyer |
| Outgoing Captain | Suryakumar Yadav |
| Selection Meeting | BCCI HQ, Mumbai (Saturday) |
| First Assignments | T20I series vs Ireland & England |
| Key Reason for Selection | IPL leadership + middle-order stability |
| Alternate Considered | Shubman Gill |

## Why Iyer and Not Gill?

The selectors reportedly gave serious thought to bringing back **Shubman Gill** as leader. However, picking Gill would have created a top-order headache — forcing the team to drop either **Sanju Samson** or **Abhishek Sharma** to fit him in. Iyer solves a different problem: he slots comfortably into the middle order, brings proven captaincy credentials, and doesn’t disturb the balance of the playing XI.

His back-to-back impressive stints leading **Punjab Kings** in the [IPL](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Indian_Premier_League) were the clearest evidence the selectors needed to trust him with the national side.

## Surya’s Exit — A Tough Call

Suryakumar Yadav’s removal was decisive and clinical. The selection committee not only removed him as captain but also made it clear he won’t be considered for T20Is going forward — a message communicated to Surya directly. The selectors drew comparisons to Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma’s Test departures, signalling that this is part of a broader, unsentimental squad-building exercise ahead of future World Cups.

It’s the end of an era for SKY in T20Is — and the beginning of one for Iyer.

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## FAQs

### **Q: Why was Shreyas Iyer chosen as India’s T20I captain over Shubman Gill?**

Iyer was preferred as his middle-order role keeps the top-order balance intact, whereas picking Gill would have meant dropping either Sanju Samson or Abhishek Sharma from the XI.

### **Q: Will Suryakumar Yadav still play T20Is for India after being removed as captain?**

  
No — the selection committee communicated clearly that Suryakumar Yadav will not be picked for India’s T20I squad going forward, ending his stint in the shortest format entirely.