The squad announcement was made on Saturday by BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia and Agarkar ahead of India's upcoming white-ball assignments. Shreyas Iyer was named the new T20I captain for the two-match series against Ireland on June 26 and 28, the five-match series in England, and the Asian Games in September.
"Yeah, I talked to most people. When we are making such a decision, particularly when it comes to a captain who won the World Cup. So, that's between him and me. But, yes, I have spoken to him," Agarkar said.
It's Not the Easiest Discussion to Have - Ajit Agarkar on Removing Suryakumar Yadav as Captain
Ajit Agarkar admitted that removing Suryakumar Yadav as T20I captain was a difficult decision. The chief selector said the selection committee carefully discussed the matter, especially because Suryakumar had led India to major success, including a T20 World Cup title.
"We deliberated a lot. When someone has led you to a World Cup, it's not the easiest discussion to have," Agarkar said.
Shreyas Playing as Well as He Is Made the Decision Easier - Ajit Agarkar
Ajit Agarkar said that the decision to appoint Shreyas Iyer as India's new T20I captain was part of the team's long-term planning. The chief selector added that while IPL performances were not the main factor, Shreyas' consistent batting form helped make the transition easier.
Suryakumar struggled for runs in IPL 2026, scoring 270 runs in 13 matches for Mumbai Indians at an average of 20.76. Although India won the 2026 T20 World Cup under Surya's captaincy, he scored 242 runs in nine innings and registered only one fifty during the tournament.
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