According to a report in Cricblogger, Shreyas Iyer has suffered a setback in his bid to become India’s next T20I captain. The difference in approach between Iyer and sections of the team management has complicated his chances, while Rajat Patidar has emerged as a contender after his successful leadership in the IPL.
Selectors are reviewing Team India’s leadership options for the next T20I cycle Suryakumar YadavBad batting form. The BCCI and the team management are considering a more aggressive playing style for the future, a factor that has reportedly influenced the ongoing discussions over the captaincy role.
Shreyas Iyer will face Gautam Gambhir in the race for India T20 captaincy
According to Cricblogger, India’s head coach Gautam Gambhir Not completely sure about supporting Shreyas Iyer for T20I captaincy. Gambhir believes that Iyer’s leadership style and approach on the field does not completely match the aggressive brand of cricket he wants the Indian team to play in the coming years.
“Shreyas Iyer’s name has also come up in the news. However, people aware of the developments believe the Indian coach may be reluctant to support a T20 captain whom he does not completely match with his vision and methods,” the report said.
As a result, the selectors are reportedly considering several options for the leadership role. While Gambhir is said to be ready to support sanju samson As a potential captain, Ishan Kishan has also emerged as a strong contender after impressing after his return to the BCCI’s contracted player pool.
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Rajat Patidar has strengthened his credentials as a leader
Rajat Patidar has emerged as a serious contender in India’s T20I captaincy discussion after his impressive leadership record Royal Challengers Bangalore. According to reports, the selectors have been impressed by his calm personality, tactical awareness and ability to handle pressure in high-stakes matches.
Patidar enhanced his reputation by leading RCB to their maiden IPL title in 2025 before guiding the franchise to a successful title defense in 2026. Under his captaincy, Bengaluru became the third team in IPL history to win consecutive championships, joining Chennai Super Kings and Mumbai Indians.
The 33-year-old player also performed well with the bat during this period. ipl 2026 Season. Patidar scored 501 runs at an average of 41.75 and played many important innings in pressure situations. His leadership and consistent batting have strengthened his case as a potential future captain of the Indian T20I team.
Shreyas Iyer’s leadership and batting for Punjab Kings in IPL 2026
Shreyas Iyer Enjoyed an impressive IPL 2026 season with Punjab Kings. He scored 498 runs in 13 innings at an average of 55.33 and a strike rate of 168.81, which included five half-centuries and his first IPL century. He also crossed 7,000 T20 runs and 4,000 IPL runs during the season.
Iyer was particularly effective in the run chase. During the first part of the tournament, he averaged 91.3 while batting at the second position and played several match-winning innings, including an unbeaten 71 off 36 balls against Delhi Capitals.
Iyer guided as captain punjab kings Through a challenging campaign. The team was unbeaten in seven matches before the six-match losing streak continued. However, Iyer smashed an unbeaten 101 off 51 balls against Lucknow Super Giants to keep PBKS in contention.
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