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Suryakumar Yadav Loses Captaincy

Shreyas Iyer has been appointed India's new T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav, who led the team to a recent World Cup victory.

Iyer's leadership and consistent performances, including an IPL win, made him the standout choice, with Tilak Varma named as the new vice-captain.

Suryakumar Yadav graciously congratulated Iyer on his appointment, expressing pride in his Mumbai teammate's achievement despite being dropped from the squad.

This decision, driven by form and a forward-looking strategy for the 2027 World Cup, aims to provide a platform for emerging talent like Yashasvi Jaiswal.

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