Shreyas Iyer Takes Helm as T20I Captain; Young Talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Makes History

Indian cricket has entered a new chapter with Shreyas Iyer appointed as the T20I captain, succeeding Suryakumar Yadav. In a historic moment, 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has become the youngest player to represent India, surpassing Sachin Tendulkar. With Iyer's leadership and Sooryavanshi's promising talent, the future looks bright for Indian cricket. Additionally, Jasprit Bumrah is included in the Asian Games squad but will be rested for the upcoming T20I series. Stay tuned for more updates on the T20I squad and upcoming matches.

By Narendra Chaudhary Jun 6, 2026, 13:40 IST

A New Era for Indian T20I Cricket

On Saturday, Indian cricket marked a significant transition as Shreyas Iyer was named the captain of the national T20I team, taking over from Suryakumar Yadav.

Iyer, who has experience leading various teams in domestic competitions and the IPL, is now set to guide the national squad in this format.

In a remarkable turn of events, 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi received his first call-up to the Indian team. His selection makes him the youngest player to ever represent India at the international level, surpassing the legendary Sachin Tendulkar, creating a historic milestone for Indian cricket.

Sooryavanshi has garnered significant attention due to his impressive performances in junior and domestic cricket, and he is seen as one of the brightest prospects for the future of Indian cricket.

Additionally, star fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been named in the squad for the Asian Games but will be rested for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England to manage his workload effectively.

Further information regarding the T20I squad and the upcoming matches is anticipated.