India's T20 Squad: Suryakumar Yadav, who led the side to the T20 World Cup, is likely to be removed as the captain. As per multiple reports, Shreyas Iyer is set to take over. As per a report in TOI, it is learnt that the selectors would have a meeting soon where they would pick the side that would tour Ireland and England just after the completion of the ongoing IPL 2026 season.
? NO CAPTAIN SURYAKUMAR YADAV FOR T20 FORMAT ?
— Sam (@Cricsam01) May 8, 2026
- Selectors to move on from Surya as captain when they pick the squad for Ireland & England series.
- Shreyas Iyer likely to be announced as India's new T20i skipper. (TOI).
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Lean Patch Reason Behind SKYFall
The same report claims that it is Suryakumar's lean patch that has led to things boiling down to this point. Suryakumar has merely scored 932 runs in 45 matches ever since taking over as the leader of the side. This move clearly shows that the BCCI have an eye on the future. It would now be interesting to see if Suryakumar is considered in the scheme of things as a pure batter or not. For the unversed, Suryakumar has in the past expressed his desire to continue on as India's T20 captain, but that unfortunately may not happen.
This move makes sense as BCCI realise that there is going to be a packed schedule going ahead as there is the 2028 World Cup and then the LA Olympics.
Suryakumar Injured?
It is learnt that Suryakumar is playing through a wrist problem. In fact, Suryakumar has had this problem since a long time. Even in IPL 2025, he was spotted batting with heavily strapped wrists. There are whispers that claim Suryakumar is going to miss the IPL 2026 game against RCB over the weekend.
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