Shreyas Iyer gives key advice: As India’s new T20I captain prepares for a five-match series against England, he has revealed crucial inputs from senior players ahead of the first T20 in Chester-le-Street on Wednesday. The team is aiming to recover from a disappointing 2-0 defeat in Ireland, which marked Iyer’s first assignment as captain.
Reflecting on the Ireland series, Iyer admitted the results were not ideal but stressed the importance of learning from new conditions. He emphasized building trust and support within the squad, which he believes will grow through more matches. Iyer wants his team to adopt a fearless and aggressive approach to put opponents under pressure and win every match.
Iyer shared that he has received valuable support from Rohit Sharma and former T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav. He described interactions with Rohit as easy and brotherly. Suryakumar gave him helpful inputs on team management and player dynamics before the England T20s. Iyer noted that despite India’s past T20 World Cup success, this is a fresh start with him as leader, starting from zero.
On Doctor’s Day, Iyer paid tribute to the medical team that helped him recover from a serious injury during the 2025 Australia tour, which left him with a broken spleen. He dedicated his return to cricket to the healthcare professionals who supported him through that challenging phase. As Iyer leads India into the England T20I series, the team looks to build momentum and play with the fearless mindset he advocates.