India’s T20 captaincy could see a sudden shake-up. Reports suggest Suryakumar Yadav, who led the team at the T20 World Cup, is likely to be removed as captain. Multiple outlets point to Shreyas Iyer as the next option, with selectors expected to meet soon to finalise the squad and leadership calls.
Punjab Kings suffered a 33-run defeat to table-toppers Sunrisers Hyderabad in IPL 2026, and Shreyas Iyer was blunt about why. In the aftermath, the captain pointed directly at dropped catches as the decisive factor, arguing that the fielding errors prevented PBKS from staying in the match as SRH capitalized on key moments.
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Rajasthan Royals captain Riyan Parag is under pressure as his team takes on unbeaten Punjab Kings, who have won six of seven games. Punjab’s batting, led by Shreyas Iyer, has been dominant, including a stunning chase of a record 265. Rajasthan has lost momentum after a strong start, and their fielding has raised concerns.
Punjab Kings pacer Xavier Bartlett says the team’s IPL 2026 unbeaten momentum is rooted in the calm leadership of captain Shreyas Iyer and head coach Ricky Ponting. Bartlett points to the environment they’ve built—helping players learn quickly and execute better—while also highlighting positive influence from teammates including Arshdeep Singh and Marco Jansen as PBKS keep rolling.
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