BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and chief selector Ajit Agarkar announced the squad changes on Saturday, June 6. Shreyas Iyer has replaced Suryakumar as India's T20I captain and will lead the team during the two-match series in Ireland, the five-match series against England, and the Asian Games later this year.
The former India captain shared an Instagram story featuring the official BCCI squad announcement for the upcoming white-ball tours. Shreyas Iyer has become India's new T20I captain with Tilak Varma serving as vice-captain.
Suryakumar Yadav’s Instagram story. pic.twitter.com/7CGiqazniN
— Mufaddal Vohra (@mufaddal_vohra) June 6, 2026Selectors Focus on Long-Term Future With T20I Captaincy Change
Suryakumar Yadav, who will turn 36 later this year, was replaced despite a successful stint as captain. He took over the role after Rohit Sharma's retirement in 2024 and led India to 40 wins in 52 matches, finishing with an impressive win percentage of 80.76.
Poor Batting Form Added to Pressure on Suryakumar Yadav
Suryakumar Yadav's recent batting struggles played a major role in his removal from India's T20I setup. Despite his strong record as captain, the selectors were concerned about his lack of runs across international and domestic competitions.
During India's successful T20 World Cup 2026 campaign, Suryakumar scored 242 runs in nine innings at a strike rate of 136.72, registering only one half-century against the USA. He had also struggled in 2025, managing just 218 runs in 19 T20I innings.
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