Shreyas Iyer, newly appointed India T20I captain, made headlines with his assertive statement, vowing not to be under anyone's shadow after succeeding Suryakumar Yadav.
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Iyer succeeded Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20I captain
Jun 07, 2026
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What's the storyShreyas Iyer, India's newly appointed T20I captain, has made his first public statement since the announcement.
Speaking at an event in Mumbai, Iyer emphasized his commitment to staying true to himself and not being overshadowed by anyone else.
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