'I feel the time has come': Iyer's captaincy questioned after England series loss
Shreyas Iyer is facing criticism following India's T20I series loss to England, with experts questioning his tactical decision-making and leadership. Former wicketkeeper Saba Karim specifically highlighted questionable batting order choices during the series.
Why it matters
The scrutiny reflects the high-pressure environment of international cricket leadership and the intense public interest in team performance.
India's new T20I captain Shreyas Iyer has come under increasing scrutiny after suffering defeats in his first two series in charge. Appointed skipper ahead of the tours of Ireland and England, Iyer is still searching for his first victory as captain, with India's back-to-back series losses raising questions over his tactics and on-field decision-making.Former India wicketkeeper-batter Saba Karim questioned Shreyas Iyer's tactical decisions. "I feel the time has come for Shreyas Iyer to assert himself as a captain. The tactical captaincy we have seen from him in the IPL has not yet been visible in international cricket," Karim told JioHotstar.Karim was particularly critical of India's batting order during the defeat in Bristol, questioning Iyer's decision to send Shivam Dube in at No.
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