BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia recently brushed aside speculations linking Shreyas Iyer as Rohit Sharma’s successor in ODI cricket. Despite this, Iyer’s name has surfaced again in discussions about India’s future captaincy.

Former cricketer Manoj Tiwary openly supported Iyer as a strong candidate to lead the national side. He highlighted Iyer’s temperament, experience, and leadership qualities as factors that could make him a suitable choice to take on the responsibility once Rohit steps down.

However, Tiwary also hinted at competition for the role. He pointed out that Shubman Gill could be in contention, particularly because of his growing stature and the support he reportedly enjoys from head coach Gautam Gambhir. This could create an interesting battle between the two talented players, with the final decision likely influenced by both performance and long-term planning for India’s white-ball future.

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Manoj Tiwary Talks About Intense Competition for ODI Captaincy Role:

Shreyas Iyer has often remained an overlooked candidate for India’s white-ball captaincy, despite showing leadership qualities early in his career. Since 2018, he has consistently led Mumbai in domestic tournaments such as the Ranji Trophy and Vijay Hazare Trophy. He also gained valuable experience captaining India A under Rahul Dravid’s guidance.

His reputation grew further with his success in the Indian Premier League. Shreyas achieved a rare feat by steering three different teams to IPL finals in successive seasons, winning the 2024 title with Kolkata Knight Riders and reaching the 2025 final with Punjab Kings, after earlier guiding Delhi Capitals in 2020.

This rare three-peat made him the only skipper to achieve such a record. However, beyond statistics, what impressed Manoj Tiwary the most was Iyer’s calm approach, tactical mindset, and the ability to bring out the best in his team.

In an interaction with Crictracker, Manoj Tiwary said, “ After Rohit Sharma, obviously, I would say Shreyas Iyer, because the way he has led, wherever he has led in franchise cricket, I have not seen him in first-class cricket, but he has also won a trophy for Mumbai in domestic cricket as well.”

He further said, “ But when I was doing commentary, I observed the evolution of Shreyas Iyer as a captain. He is one of those who lead from the front, he scores a lot of runs, and he makes great decisions on the field, which is a must for a good captain. He has done that successfully, as we saw during his KKR tenure.”

Tiwary Also Suggests Shreyas Deserves Recognition for Winning IPL Title for KKR:

The ex-India cricketer stated that Shreyas Iyer deserved greater recognition for guiding KKR to the IPL title. However, he felt the credit was shifted towards Gautam Gambhir, who was serving only as a mentor that season. According to him, strong PR influence played a role in shaping this narrative. Interestingly, that was Gambhir’s lone year with KKR before he became India’s head coach two months later.

He stated, “ In 2024, KKR emerged as champions under his captaincy, but he didn’t get the credit he deserved. The PR machinery worked in such a way that the credit was given to only one individual in the team. I felt he should also have got recognition, along with Chandrakant Pandit and Bharat Arun. They were the supporting staff, while he was the leader making the calls on the field.”

Manoj Tiwary’s Opinion on India’s Future Leadership:

Speaking about Team India’s future leadership, Tiwary suggested that Shreyas Iyer has the qualities to captain the side for an extended period. However, he also noted that Iyer may encounter strong competition from Shubman Gill, who is highly regarded and enjoys the support of head coach Gautam Gambhir, making the captaincy race an intriguing one.

He concluded, “ I feel Shreyas Iyer will eventually lead Team India, and he will lead for a long period of time. But at the same time, he will be fighting this captaincy battle with Shubman Gill because the current coach, Gautam Gambhir, likes Shubman Gill more than Shreyas Iyer. So there will be a fight. But let’s see what the future unfolds for all of us.”

Indian cricketer Shreyas Iyer, along with former Team India assistant coach Abhishek Nayar, recently attended comedian Anirban Dasgupta’s show at the Bay Club in Mumbai. Their presence at the event quickly became the highlight of the evening.

Dasgupta later posted a series of photos with the duo on his official Instagram handle. In his caption, he expressed gratitude and excitement, mentioning how special it was to host such well-known personalities from the cricketing world at his show.

The pictures soon went viral, with fans thrilled to see the cricketer and coach enjoying some light-hearted moments off the field. The meet-up reflected the strong bond Iyer and Nayar share beyond cricket, while also showcasing their fun-loving side. It was a rare glimpse of them away from the game, connecting with entertainment and enjoying downtime in a casual and cheerful setting.

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Shreyas Iyer and Abhishek Nayar Attended Comedy Show:

Shreyas Iyer has remained in the spotlight after being left out of India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad, a decision that raised eyebrows considering his strong performances in recent months. The elegant right-hander last played a T20I in December 2023 but displayed steady form during the IPL 2025 season.

Leading the Punjab Kings, he amassed more than 600 runs and guided the team to their first final appearance in over a decade, marking a standout season both as batter and skipper. Iyer also played a crucial role in India’s Champions Trophy triumph earlier this year in the UAE, underlining his value in major tournaments. 

Meanwhile, comedian Anirban Dasgupta shared an Instagram post with Iyer, expressing delight at hosting him. He captioned, “ Highlight of my week was doing Cry Daddy, my sports themed show, with the legends @shreyasiyer96 @abhisheknayar in the audience. What an honor! Close match finished 7-7.”

 

 

 

 

 

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Abhishek Nayar, who represented India in three ODIs back in 2009, later transitioned into coaching. Before serving as the assistant coach of the national men’s team, he was part of the Kolkata Knight Riders’ support staff in the IPL. Following the BCCI’s decision to end his contract, the 41-year-old was appointed as the head coach of UP Warriorz ahead of the Women’s Premier League (WPL).

Shreyas Iyer Set to Play in Duleep Trophy:

Shreyas Iyer has secured a place in West Zone’s squad for the Duleep Trophy 2025-26, beginning August 28 in Bengaluru. His next international duty is expected to come during India’s limited-overs series in Australia, beginning October 19. The tour will feature three One-Day Internationals and five T20 matches against the Aussies, marking a crucial challenge for the Men in Blue.

He might earn a spot in India’s T20I squad for the Australia tour, with selection hinging on the team’s showing in the Asia Cup 2025. At 30, he may also participate in a few Ranji Trophy games this season, aiming to strengthen his case for a comeback to the national Test squad.

A heart-wrenching report came out about Shreyas Iyer and his dream to play in the Asia Cup 2025. Like many cricket fans, Iyer himself expected to get a call from the selectors, which he ultimately did not get. 

Recently published media reports claimed that the batter already started his training for the tournament and even turned down the offer to lead West Zone in the Duleep Trophy. He made all those decisions—turning down captaincy proposals and trainings—only to represent Team India in the Asia Cup 2025, where the Men in Blue will defend their title. Now, he'll have to play the Duleep Trophy under Shardul Thakur's captaincy. 

BCCI's decision to snub Shreyas Iyer from the T20I squad created a widespread controversy. Recently, in an Instagram video, former India international Sanjay Manjrekar slammed BCCI for not selecting the batter in the squad. Manjrekar clearly said that the decision to not include Shreyas in the team made absolutely no cricket sense. "It’s something I’ve noticed over the years, selectors rewarding players for performances in one format by including them in another. It makes no cricketing sense. Shreyas Iyer not making this T20 squad is shocking. He worked hard after being left out earlier, came back stronger against England in ODIs, and then carried that form into the

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Iyer's recent limited-over stats are more than impressive 

Earlier this year, when India lifted the Champions Trophy, Iyer emerged as a run machine for the Men in Blue. In the tournament, he finished as the second-highest run-scorer with 243 runs in five innings. He carried the same form with the Punjab Kings during the IPL 2025 as the captain. In IPL 2025, he got 604 runs in 14 innings, including six half-centuries, at an average of 50.33 and an impressive strike rate of 175.07

West Zone cricket team: Shardul Thakur (captain), Yashasvi Jaiswal, Aarya Desai, Harvik Desai (wicket-keeper), Shreyas Iyer, Sarfaraz Khan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Jaymeet Patel, Manan Hingrajia, Saurabh Nawale (wicket-keeper), Shams Mulani, Tanush Kotian, Dharmandrasinh Jadeja, Tushar Deshpande, Arzan Nagwaswala

The Indian team for the Asia Cup 2025 was announced on August 19. A 15 members squad was announced by the BCCI chief selector Anit Agarkar and India T20I captain, Suryakumar Yadav in a press conference. Just after the squad was released, there were several apprehensions at the end of fans on Twitter as many deserving players, according to them, were left out from the squad.

Former India cricketer, Aakash Chopra has cited this aspect of the selection and has prepare a unselected XI from the Asia Cup 2025. He has made Shreyas Iyer as the captain of the team and Yashasvi Jaiswal and Ruturaj Gaikwas are placed as openers. The middle order is comprised of KL Rahul, Iyer, and Pant. The all-rounders list includes Nitish Reddy, Washington Sundar, and Krunal Pandya. The bowlers are Ravi Bishnoi, Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj.

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“At No. 7 and No. 8, I am keeping Krunal Pandya and Washington Sundar. Washi Sundar will give me overs, and he brings depth in my batting. The sort of IPL Krunal Pandya had, I think his name should be kept. I will keep Ravi Bishnoi at No. 9, although Yuzvendra Chahal's name could have also been there. At Nos. 10 and 11, I have kept Prasidh Krishna and Mohammed Siraj," Chopra said on his YouTube channel. 

Aakash Chopra’s Unselected XI from Asia Cup

Yashasvi Jaiswal, Ruturaj Gaikwad, KL Rahul, Shreyas Iyer (C), Rishabh Pant, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Krunal Pandya, Washington Sundar, Ravi Bishnoi, Prasidh Krishna, Mohammed Siraj.

Former India international Sanjay Manjrekar blasted BCCI for not including Shreyas Iyer in the squad for Asia Cup 2025. The raised questions about the selection process, which according to him 'make no sense.' Manjrekar, through his latest Instagram video, clearly showed his displeasure over India's Asia Cup squad. 

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the highly anticipated squad for the T20I tournament on Tuesday at their headquarters based in Mumbai. Iyer's snub from the team became a major talking point after the squad announcement. After the press conference led by chief selector Ajit Agarkar and Team India's T20I captain Surya Kumar Yadav, multiple former cricketers and cricket experts criticized the board for not naming Shreyas Iyer in the setup. 

"It’s something I’ve noticed over the years, selectors rewarding players for performances in one format by including them in another. It makes no cricketing sense. Shreyas Iyer not making this T20 squad is shocking. He worked hard after being left out earlier, came back stronger against England in ODIs, and then carried that form into the IPL," the former India international said. 

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Iyer became a run machine during the Champions Trophy 

After making his return with the ODI team, the middle-order batter has been in phenomenal form. Earlier this year, when India lifted the Champions Trophy, Iyer emerged as a run machine for the Men in Blue. In the tournament, he finished as the second-highest run-scorer with 243 runs in five innings. He carried the same form with the Punjab Kings during the IPL 2025 as the captain. In IPL 2025, he got 604 runs in 14 innings, including six half-centuries, at an average of 50.33 and an impressive strike rate of 175.07.

"No batter matched his consistency this season, with an average over 50, a strike rate above 170, and match-winning knocks for his team. And yet, he is left out of the very format in which he excelled," Manjrekar added. 

Former South African skipper AB de Villiers shared his shock over Shreyas Iyer’s omission from India’s squad for the 2025 Asia Cup. Iyer, known for his consistency in the middle order, has been a dependable option for India in limited-overs cricket, making his absence from the upcoming tournament unexpected for many.

Meanwhile, chief selector Ajit Agarkar addressed the matter while unveiling India’s 15-member squad for the Asia Cup on Tuesday, August 19. He acknowledged that Iyer was unfortunate to miss out, suggesting that the decision was more about team balance and available options rather than his performance.

The Asia Cup 2025 will feature eight teams, and India’s squad announcement has already sparked discussions among fans and experts. With de Villiers openly voicing his views, the spotlight on Iyer’s exclusion has intensified, raising questions about selection dynamics and India’s batting combinations ahead of the high-stakes continental tournament.

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AB de Villiers Shares His Opinion on Shreyas Iyer’s Absence in Squad:

Shreyas Iyer enjoyed a remarkable IPL 2025 season, amassing 604 runs in 17 matches at an impressive average above 50 and a blazing strike rate of 175.07. Adding to his brilliance, he captained Punjab Kings to the tournament final in his debut season as leader. 

This was a historic achievement for PBKS, as the franchise broke a decade-long drought, reaching the playoffs for the first time since 2015 and finishing as runners-up. Just a year earlier, Shreyas Iyer had guided Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) to their third IPL championship as captain. 

Reflecting on his omission from India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad, AB de Villiers shared his thoughts on his YouTube channel, expressing surprise that a player with such leadership and batting success was overlooked for the tournament.

He said, “ Who knows what is going on behind closed doors. Maybe not even Shreyas knows. There might be a few things that have taken place over the years that's determined why he is not the flavor of the month this tournament. I am not sure what the reason is because he will be in my team more often than not.”

He further said, “ I just read through that squad and I was thinking where Shreyas Iyer can fit in. I've seen fans being upset about his exclusion and Shreyas will be the most upset because he's played some really good cricket over the last few years. He has matured a lot and has shown a lot of leadership qualities.”

AB de Villiers Also Highlights Another Side of This Exclusion:

AB de Villiers suggested that Shreyas Iyer’s omission from India’s Asia Cup 2025 squad might not be purely based on performance, hinting that other unseen factors could have influenced the selectors’ decision. Despite being a key name in the ODI setup, Iyer has not been a regular feature in T20Is.

The 30-year-old last played a T20I in December 2023. His record in the shortest format is steady but not extraordinary, with 51 appearances yielding an average of 30.66 and a strike rate of 136.12. While impressive in parts, these numbers may not have worked in his favor this time.

He further added, “ Thinking about when I was captaining, if there is a 50-50 call between two players, I would always lean towards the guy that offers more from a team perspective off the field. When it's 50-50 on the field, you have to start looking at other areas like 'Does he add value in the team room, does he have a smile on his face, does he uplift some of the other players around him?'. Or is he sort of dragging energy from the squad?”

He concluded, “ Maybe it's got something to do with that. I am just taking a complete guess because it is weird that a quality player like him not making the starting squad for Team India, especially with the leadership qualities he is bringing. Maybe it'll be too much of a clash with him there and maybe there are too many leaders and too many captains. Maybe the truth will come out one day and we'll know why Shreyas is struggling to get into Team India.”

The 2025 Asia Cup is set to kick off in the UAE on September 9. Team India will begin their campaign a day later, facing the host nation in Dubai on September 10. The tournament promises high-intensity cricket as top Asian sides battle for supremacy in the prestigious continental competition.

Fame often comes with money, and money invites luxury. After working hard for years, Shreyas Iyer established himself as one of the most discussed cricketers worldwide. Like most star cricket personalities, he too lives a lavish lifestyle. Iyer's sense for fashion is well known, but his collection of expensive cars may be more than expected. The captain of Punjab Kings, winner of IPL 2024 as the skipper of Kolkata Knight Riders, has a Lamborghini and a Mercedes in his garage. 

Through his presentation, we'll try to explore the car collection of Shreyas Iyer. Needless to say, the Lamborghini is the most expensive car owned by the star cricketer. As, ahead of the Asia Cup 2025, there are plenty of speculations around about Iyer, it is high time to know more about his lifestyle. Over the years, the middle-order batter evolved as one of the most influential characters on the cricket ground; those multi-crore cars are the proof as a part of his success story. 

Shreyas Iyer’s name was not included in the Asia cup 2025 squad. He not only was not included in the 15 member squad, but he wasn't in the standby’s list. Also the fans on Twitter started questioning BCCI over Iyer’s snub in the Asia cup 2025. Subsequently, there were reports floating around that Iyer might replace Rohit Sharma as the ODI captain and he might continue as a captain till 2027 ODI World Cup.

Several fans on Twitter and other social media platforms seconded the thought, and they anticipated Iyer to take over as the new ODI captain of Indian team. But BCCI secretary, Devajit Saikia has quashed all the rumors and said there are no such things developing around the ODI captain contention. It is worth noting that recently there were reports that Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli might announce retirement from the ODI format.

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Tha air to this rumour had to do with their age which will be around 40 years when the 2027 World Cup will arrive. It's also worth considering that both the players have retired from T20Is and Tests and they are active only in the ODI format. With India playing lesser ODIs in the coming year, both the players will be seen very rarely on the cricket field wearing the Indian jersey.

Team India squad for Asia Cup 2025

Suryakumar Yadav (c), Shubman Gill (vc) Sanju Samson, Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Rinku Singh, Hardik Pandya, Shivam Dube, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Jitesh Sharma, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Varun CV, Jasprit Bumrah

Reserves: 

Prasidh Krishna, Washington Sundar, Riyan Parag, Dhruv Jurel and Yashasvi Jaiswal

The inclusion of Shubman Gill in the Asia Cup 2025 squad as the vice-captain and the snub of Shreyas Iyer sparked a question: Who is better between Gill and Iyer? To find a solution to the burning debate, we seek help from ChatGPT. After a long breakdown of stats, ChatGPT has a clear-cut answer. 

The automatic system mostly idolized Shubman Gill as a prolific cricketer in Tests and T20Is, while it marked Shreyas Iyer mainly as an One Day International batter who has expertise in providing solidity in the middle order. For ChatGPT, Iyer is mostly an ODI batter who has great skills and temperament along with leadership qualities. Parallely, the system marked Gill as a multi-format cricketer who is a top-order batsman, specifically an opener. It is important to note that ChatGPT mostly recognizes India's Test captain as an opener. ChatGPT compared some of the recent stats of these two batters before providing any specific conclusion. 

Vital T20I stats of Gill and Iyer:

Iyer not only evolved as a captain but also aged finely as a batsman. For Team India, the right-handed batsman. As of now, Iyer has played 51 T20Is for the Men in Blue and maintained an average of 30.66, for a total of 1,104 runs with a 136.12 strike rate. In the Twenty20 format, an average of 30 is considered good. He made his T20I debut back in 2017 and played his last match in the format on December 3, 2023. In that match, which was against Australia in Bengaluru, Iyer scored a brilliant 53-run innings for the winning cause. Since then, he has not gotten to play a single T20I game for India.

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Gill, 25, has played fewer T20Is than Yashasvi Jaiswal to date. In 21 T20Is, the top-order batter, who is assigned as the vice-captain for the Asia Cup after getting the captaincy role of the Test side, scored 578 runs, at an average of 30.42, including the best score of an unbeaten 126. Like Jaiswal, Gill also made his international debut in the format in 2023. Despite thrashing a century, Shubman’s T20I career has remained not up to the mark so far.

Here is the verdict from ChatGPT:

"Verdict: Who is "better"?

For future potential and across formats, Shubman Gill is ahead.

For middle-order stability in ODIs, Shreyas Iyer is very valuable.

If you want one name overall: Gill—more versatile, younger, and with a higher ceiling."

Shreyas Iyer, a top Indian batter, has recently become the center of attention in cricket discussions. The young cricketer, who has been a consistent performer in limited-overs cricket, faced an unexpected setback regarding his participation in the upcoming continental tournament.

On Tuesday, August 19, the BCCI officially revealed India’s 20-member squad for the Asia Cup 2025, which also included five reserve players. Surprisingly, Iyer’s name was absent from the list, a move that came as a shock to many cricket fans and analysts. His exclusion has triggered widespread discussion within the cricket community.

Experts and former players have questioned the decision, especially considering the 30-year-old’s recent strong performances with the bat. Many feel his form and experience could have added significant value to the team in the high-pressure tournament. The selectors’ call has undoubtedly raised eyebrows and added more intrigue to India’s Asia Cup campaign.

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Shreyas Iyer can be Successor of Rohit Sharma in ODI:

On Thursday, August 21, a report by ‘Dainik Jagran’ claimed that Shreyas Iyer is now the leading candidate to succeed Rohit Sharma as India’s ODI captain in the build-up to the 2027 World Cup. His recent form and leadership qualities have strengthened his case.

Shubman Gill was once seen as a possible all-format captain, but selectors are rethinking. The new plan involves having different captains for different formats to ease workload management and maintain consistency. This strategy could allow players to focus better while ensuring fresh leadership across India’s cricketing journey.

Shreyas Iyer’s rise as a potential ODI captain is closely tied to Rohit Sharma’s future plans. At 37, Rohit has already retired from Tests and T20Is, sparking talks about his next move. If he decides to step aside, Iyer could begin his captaincy journey with the upcoming Australia series. Otherwise, the leadership handover might be delayed until a later stage.

3 Potential Reasons Shreyas Iyer can be Successor of Rohit Sharma:

With growing reports of Shreyas Iyer being lined up to succeed Rohit Sharma as India’s next ODI captain, the discussion around his suitability has intensified. Considering his leadership qualities, consistency with the bat, and ability to handle pressure situations, there are several strong arguments supporting this move. Here are three main reasons why it seems logical.

• Successful track record of captaincy and tournament victories

A major argument in favor of making Shreyas Iyer India’s next ODI captain after Rohit Sharma is his proven leadership in IPL and domestic cricket. He started his captaincy in 2018, taking over Delhi Capitals from Gautam Gambhir. Since then, Iyer has shown maturity and consistency, guiding his teams with confidence and achieving notable success as a leader.

Shreyas Iyer’s captaincy journey has been marked by consistent success across formats. He took Delhi Capitals to their maiden IPL final in 2020, and later, in 2024, lifted the trophy with Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR). His winning streak extended into domestic cricket when he guided Mumbai to the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy title in the 2024-25 season.

In IPL 2025, Iyer led Punjab Kings (PBKS) to the final. Despite falling short of the title, he once again proved his ability to inspire teams with both his batting and leadership, underlining why he is seen as a strong future captain.

At only 30 years old, Shreyas Iyer already holds the fifth-highest tally of matches as an IPL captain, leading 87 games and securing 50 victories. His impressive record, combined with his knack for guiding teams to titles, highlights his leadership credentials. Handing him the responsibility of India’s ODI captaincy appears to be a logical and promising choice.

• Shreyas Iyer: India’s Dependable Middle-Order Batsman in Recent ODI Matches

Shreyas Iyer’s case is strengthened by his consistency in India’s middle order. Despite facing injuries and fierce competition for his place, the Mumbai batter has repeatedly delivered crucial performances when it mattered most, proving his reliability under pressure.

Shreyas Iyer was a key performer for India during the 2023 ODI World Cup, helping the team reach the final against Australia. Across 11 innings, he scored 530 runs at an impressive average of 66.25 and a strike rate of 113.24. His contributions included two centuries and three half-centuries, with a standout hundred in the semi-final versus New Zealand.

Iyer continued his excellent form in the 2025 Champions Trophy, playing a crucial role in India’s title-winning campaign. Over five innings, he accumulated 243 runs at an average of 48.00 and a strike rate of 79.41, including two fifties. These performances reinforced his status as one of India’s most dependable middle-order batters in limited-overs cricket.

Shreyas Iyer’s consistent performances make him a strong candidate for India’s ODI captaincy, allowing him to play with confidence and focus on his game. In 70 ODIs, he has amassed 2,845 runs at an average of 48.22 and a strike rate of 100.00, featuring five centuries and 22 fifties, highlighting his reliability and impact in the middle order.

• Ideal age and fitness make Iyer a long-term captain

Another important factor is Shreyas Iyer’s fitness and long-term potential. At 30, he is among the fittest in the team, maintaining top physical condition. This makes him a dependable choice for leadership roles in upcoming tournaments, including the 2027 and potentially 2031 ODI World Cups, offering the selectors a stable, long-term captaincy option.

Another factor to consider is the practicality of having a single player captain India across all three formats. While Shubman Gill has been viewed as a potential all-format leader, the demands of international cricket—including workload, scheduling, and the intensity of each format—make it challenging for one player to manage Tests, ODIs, and T20Is simultaneously. A two-captain system appears more realistic and sustainable.

In this context, Shreyas Iyer becomes an ideal candidate for the ODI captaincy. Since he is currently focused on ODIs and not regularly playing T20Is or Tests, he can dedicate his full attention to leading the team. This allows him to manage responsibilities efficiently while providing continuity and stability in the 50-over format.