3 changes Shreyas Iyer must make in his T20I captaincy

Shreyas Iyer became India's T20I captain in June 2026, replacing Suryakumar Yadav. His captaincy record has been uneven. India lost series to Ireland and England early on, then won three consecutive series against Zimbabwe, Afghanistan and at the Asian Games 2026, before the West Indies series in October 2026 reached 2-2 after four matches with the decider still to come.

The recent results and the form against the top sides away from home have seen questions raised once more about Iyer's captaincy, which could be put to bed with improvements in key areas. Here are three aspects in which Shreyas Iyer could improve as captain of the Indian team.

1. Preparing better for away conditions against lower-ranked sides

India's first assignment under Iyer was a two-match T20I series in Ireland in late June 2026. The side lost both games, by 34 runs and by 1 run in Belfast. It was the first time India had lost a T20I against Ireland in nine meetings between the two sides. The defeats pointed to a need for sharper top-order planning against unfamiliar conditions and opposition.

The Ireland and England series exposed how quickly the side needed to adapt under new leadership. Addressing how the team prepares for, and approaches matches in conditions which do not offer a straight contest is one area where Iyer must show clear improvement.