Indian chief selector Ajit Agarkar has explained why Shreyas Iyer was selected as India’s new T20I captain. Iyer was officially appointed India’s T20I captain on Saturday, June 6, replacing Suryakumar Yadav, who was also dropped from the squad.
The Indian selection committee has selected the T20 squad for the upcoming tour of Ireland and England as well as the Asian Games 2026 and Iyer will be in charge.
Ajit Agarkar says Shreyas Iyer was always in the picture
Ajit Agarkar said that Shreyas Iyer is continuously proving himself as a leader and batsman and that is why he has been given the captaincy. The chief selector also revealed that Iyer was very close to making India’s T20 World Cup squad earlier this year but missed out.
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Ajit Agarkar said in the press conference, “We have seen what Shreyas Iyer has done in different seasons with different teams. He was close to being included in the World Cup squad as well. He is an exceptional candidate with enough experience. It is tough at Sky. You try to reevaluate after the World Cup; this was the best way to move forward.”
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