India have ushered in a new era in T20I cricket by appointing Shreyas Iyer as captain for the upcoming tours of Ireland and England, moving on from World Cup-winning captain Suryakumar Yadav. The decision marks another bold leadership change as the selectors continue to shape the team’s white-ball future.

The much-awaited inclusion of teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi is also likely to be included in the team announcement. After a record-breaking IPL campaign, the 15-year-old has been included in the squad for the first time and is set to be a part of India’s T20I plans for the Ireland and England series as well as the Asian Games later this year.

Many more to follow…

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