India will face Ireland in a two-match T20I series at the Civil Service Cricket Club in Belfast. The first match will be played on Friday, June 26, followed by the second on Sunday, June 28. The BCCI and selectors removed Suryakumar Yadav as T20I captain as part of their preparations for the 2028 T20 World Cup.
"I just want to say let's try and build a solid culture going forward. It's my first opportunity as a captain for the Indian team and definitely an honor and privilege as Gauti Bhai mentioned," Iyer said.
"Going forward, I just want to build a culture where all of us are protecting, supporting each other through thick and thin, and more importantly, when we are out here playing the match, have fun as much as possible. It's a great opportunity and this is a family. Let's play like lions," he added.
I'm Sure You're Going To Do It Really Well": Gautam Gambhir Congratulates Shreyas Iyer
"To start this tour, I want to congratulate Shreyas for being appointed as the captain. It's an honor to be in that position, and I'm sure you're going to do it really well, not only on the field, but off the field as well," Gautam Gambhir said.
Shreyas Iyer Returns to T20I Cricket as India's New Captain
The Ireland series is Shreyas Iyer's return to T20I cricket after more than two and a half years. The right-hander last played a T20I against Australia in December 2023 and will now return as India's new captain.
The 31-year-old has registered eight half-centuries in T20I cricket, with his highest score being an unbeaten 74 against Sri Lanka in 2022. As captain, Iyer will aim to make an immediate impact with the bat and lead India to a strong start in Belfast.
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