AnalysisLaxman Predicts Success for Shreyas Iyer as Captain After Asian Games Gold
VVS Laxman, India’s Asian Games head coach, says Shreyas Iyer is a players’ captain with the preparation and tactical nous to thrive in T20s.
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Player SpotlightShreyas Iyer Explains His Situation-Based Approach to ODI Batting
Shreyas Iyer says he adapts to match conditions, targets powerplay field restrictions and turns pressure back on bowlers once he has settled at the crease.
NewsIyer Bats First in Five-Over T20I as India Edge Japan by Two Runs
Shreyas Iyer chose to bat in a rain-shortened five-over T20I in Japan, and Axar Patel defended 8 off the last six balls as India won by two runs.
Team NewsIyer Signals Bench Players Could Feature in Third Afghanistan T20I
With the series already won 2-0, captain Shreyas Iyer has hinted that India may hand a chance to squad members such as Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Player SpotlightSuryakumar Yadav on India Axe: “I Smiled” When I Saw the Squad
Suryakumar Yadav says he stayed calm after being left out of India’s T20I squad, backs Shreyas Iyer as captain and insists he will fight for a return.
NewsShreyas Iyer Savours First Series Win as India Captain, Praises Youngsters
After beating Zimbabwe, Shreyas Iyer called his first series victory as India captain a dream and singled out Mayank Yadav and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
Player SpotlightNayar Defends Sooryavanshi’s Slow Start and Backs Iyer’s Captaincy
Abhishek Nayar says Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has little to lose despite three modest scores, and that Shreyas Iyer’s record with young sides is impressive.
AnalysisShreyas Iyer’s T20I Captaincy Under the Spotlight as India Slump
India have gone five T20Is without a win, and attention has turned to captain Shreyas Iyer’s leadership and batting form. Is it too soon to judge him?
AnalysisKarthik: India’s Decision to Bat First Showed an Ireland Hangover
Dinesh Karthik believes the Ireland defeats shaped India’s choice to bat against England, praised Shreyas Iyer’s 68 and urged support for Sanju Samson.
AnalysisGavaskar Calls for Patience with Gambhir and Iyer After India’s Ireland Defeat
Sunil Gavaskar says it is too early to judge India coach Gautam Gambhir and captain Shreyas Iyer after a first-ever bilateral T20I series loss to Ireland.
NewsSuryakumar Yadav Congratulates Shreyas Iyer on Taking Over India’s T20I Captaincy
Suryakumar Yadav said he is delighted for Shreyas Iyer, speaking at the toss in Mumbai T20 after the BCCI handed Iyer the India T20I captaincy.
NewsShreyas Iyer to Back Mumbai Indians in MI vs RR as PBKS Await
After his unbeaten 101 against LSG, Shreyas Iyer said he will support Mumbai Indians against Rajasthan Royals, a result that decides Punjab’s playoff fate.
NewsShreyas Iyer Borrows a Cameraman’s Shoes for Presentation After Punjab’s Big Win
Shreyas Iyer swapped slippers for a cameraman’s shoes before the post-match ceremony as Punjab Kings beat LSG with a 182-run Arya–Connolly stand.
Player SpotlightAshwin Backs Shreyas Iyer for an India T20I Return After Stellar IPL Form
Ravichandran Ashwin says Shreyas Iyer’s form, improved play against short balls and leadership at Punjab Kings make a strong case for a T20I comeback.
NewsTendulkar Hails Shreyas Iyer’s Relay Catch as One of the Best He Has Seen
Sachin Tendulkar praised Shreyas Iyer’s boundary catch to remove Hardik Pandya, a mid-air relay finished by Xavier Bartlett, in Punjab’s win over Mumbai.