Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as India's T20I captain, succeeding Suryakumar Yadav. Iyer, 31, emphasized that he will remain true to himself and not try to imitate others in his new role. He believes that his competitive spirit, shaped by his experiences in Mumbai's intense cricket environment, will guide him as a leader. Iyer stated, "I don’t have to change my personality... I have to be the same person how I was before." His focus has always been on winning and enjoying the game, which he sees as essential for taking on the captaincy challenge. This appointment marks Iyer's return to T20I cricket after being out of the plans since December 2023. His first task will be leading the team in a two-match T20I series in Ireland. Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly endorsed Iyer's selection, stating that he has earned this opportunity through his performances and affirming that the selectors' decision regarding Suryakumar Yadav was justified.