Shreyas Iyer Appointed as New T20 Captain for India Ahead of Asian Games
Shreyas Iyer has been officially named the captain of India's T20 team, leading them into the 2026 Asian Games in Japan. With Jasprit Bumrah resting for upcoming series, he will focus solely on the Asian Games. The squad includes notable players like Tilak Varma and Sanju Samson. This leadership change marks a significant moment for Indian cricket as they prepare for the prestigious event.
| Jun 6, 2026, 13:46 IST
Shreyas Iyer Takes the Helm as T20 Captain
Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as the captain for India's T20 team and will also lead the squad at the upcoming 2026 Asian Games, which are set to take place in Japan. Jasprit Bumrah, who has been given a break for the series against Ireland and England, is expected to participate only in the Asian Games.
The team under Iyer's leadership will include Tilak Varma as vice-captain, along with players such as Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakaravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.