Shreyas Iyer has officially been appointed as the captain of India's T20I cricket team by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI). During an event in Mumbai, Iyer expressed his excitement about taking on this leadership role, stating that he does not want to be overshadowed by anyone else. He emphasized the importance of staying true to himself and not altering his personality as he steps into this position. Iyer last played a T20I for India in December 2023 and was previously overlooked for major tournaments like the T20 World Cup 2025 and the Asia Cup, where Suryakumar Yadav led the team. However, after leading Kolkata Knight Riders to an IPL title in 2024 and guiding Punjab Kings to the finals in 2025, Iyer's consistent performance caught the selectors' attention. He is now set to lead the team on tours to Ireland and England. Iyer's partnership with Gautam Gambhir, who will serve as the team's mentor, is anticipated to significantly influence the direction of the Indian T20I squad.