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Shreyas Iyer replaces Suryakumar Yadav as captain of Indian T20 side

Shreyas Iyer replaces Suryakumar Yadav as captain of Indian T20 side
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Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as the new captain of the Indian T20 international cricket team, replacing Suryakumar Yadav. The squad announcement also features 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who becomes the youngest player to represent the country.

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This leadership change and the inclusion of a record-breaking teenager mark a significant transition period for the Indian national cricket team.

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The selectors on Saturday (June 6, 2026) officially announced that Shreyas Iyer will be captain of the T20 international side.

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