India T20I squad announcement live updates: Clear changes on the cards as Shreyas Iyer suggests replacing Suryakumar Yadav as captain

The 31-year-old Iyer is expected to be rewarded for his impressive captaincy record in the IPL, having led three different franchises – Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings – to the final, winning one title. Iyer is also likely to come in at number 4 position. Surya Kumar, despite leading India to the…

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‘Everyone was throwing darts at him’: Former India cricketer names Ajinkya Rahane as best captain for IPL 2026 Cricket News

Kolkata Knight Riders captain Ajinkya Rahane (ANI Photo) Former Indian cricketer and commentator Murali Karthik has supported Ajinkya Rahane As the best captain of IPL 2026, lauding the Kolkata Knight Riders skipper for guiding the battered squad through a tough campaign and keeping them in contention for the playoffs till the final day of the…

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‘Players like Jofra can’t play for England if…’: Captain Ben Stokes reacts to Archer’s IPL criticism Cricket News

England captain Ben Stokes is handed the ball by Jofra Archer (Photo by Gareth Copley/Getty Images) England captain Ben Stokes have come out in support of the fast bowler. Jofra Archer Amidst criticism for his absence from the opening Test against New Zealand. Archer will miss the first match of the series at Lord’s after…

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Suryakumar Yadav’s poor form continues. The Indian T20 captain was dismissed for 19 off 11 balls Cricket News

MUMBAI: At a time when speculation is rife around whether he will be retained as India’s T20 captain for the Ireland and England tours, Surya Kumar YadavHis bad form shows no sign of softening.On Tuesday, the 35-year-old, captaining Triumph Knights in their opening match of Season 4 of the T20 Mumbai League, was dismissed for…

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TOI’s IPL Team of the Season: Top Vibhu Suryavanshi-Virat Kohli; Rajat Patidar was made captain Cricket News

Vibhu Suryavanshi, Virat Kohli and Rajat Patidar (BCCI/IPL Photo) IPL 2026 was a season of extremes. A 15-year-old rewrote batting records as if they were practice drills. Virat Kohli Discovered new gears in 37 and Rajat Patidar Joined an exclusive club of captains with back-to-back titles. Batsmen have routinely looked short of 200-plus, yet a…

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‘What a player’: England football captain Harry Kane’s special post on Virat Kohli and RCB | Cricket News

New Delhi: Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s successful IPL title defense with the England football captain earning worldwide praise for the game. Harry Kane Joining the chorus of congratulatory messages after RCB’s victory over Gujarat Titans in the IPL 2026 final. Ken praised Instagram Stories. Virat Kohli And RCB after their five-wicket win at the Narendra Modi…

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Rajat Patidar: became the injury replacement captain who changed RCB’s fortunes. Cricket News

Royal Challengers Bengaluru captain Rajat Patidar (Photo: X) For nearly two decades, Royal Challengers Bengaluru carried a burden that seemed impossible to shake. Every season started with hope and ended with disappointment. ‘Esala Cup Namde’ became less of a buzzword and more of a reminder of just how exciting the IPL trophy can be.Then came…

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IPL 2026: Rishabh Pant steps down as captain of Lucknow Supergiants. Cricket News

Lucknow Supergiants have officially confirmed this. Rishabh Pant With the decision effective immediately, he has resigned as the captain of the franchise. The development came after Pant was appointed captain after his record-breaking move in the franchise. IPL Mega auction and captained the team for two seasons.In an official statement issued by the franchise, LSG…

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IPL 2026: Jasprit Bumrah over Hardik Pandya? Fans choose Mumbai Indians captain for IPL 2027 Cricket News

Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah (BCCI/IPL Photo) New Delhi: Talks about the captaincy of Mumbai Indians are heating up after the franchise endured a disastrous IPL 2026 season. One of the most successful teams IPL History, known for its dominance over the years, was a forgettable campaign for Mumbai Indians, who managed just four wins…

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