Shreyas Iyer has emerged as a strong candidate to take over the captaincy of India's T20I cricket team from Suryakumar Yadav, according to a report by the Times of India. Iyer's recent batting performance at No. 4 for Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) has significantly enhanced his prospects. He previously led the Delhi Capitals to the IPL final in 2020 and won the title with the Kolkata Knight Riders in 2024. Despite Suryakumar Yadav's leadership in guiding India to victory in the T20 World Cup 2026, questions about his batting form have prompted discussions about a potential change in captaincy. Iyer last played a T20I in 2023 and is seen as a suitable replacement if selectors decide to move on from Suryakumar. The upcoming tour of England and Ireland in June-July will be critical for Suryakumar, as his performance will determine his future in the team, especially with the 2028 Los Angeles Olympics on the horizon. While head coach Gautam Gambhir still supports Suryakumar, the Ajit Agarkar-led selection committee may have differing views as they consider the team's long-term strategy.