Shreyas Iyer could be future India captain: Rahmanullah Gurbaz

Indian star batter Shreyas Iyer is all set to return to International cricket with the upcoming Asia Cup after a prolonged absence due to a back injury. This will mark his first appearance since the Border-Gavaskar Trophy, an event that saw him sidelined due to a back surgery. The injury woes had not only caused him to miss the entire Indian Premier League 2023 season but also the World Test Championships.

Iyer's comeback has garnered attention, especially from his Kolkata Knight Riders teammate Rahmanullah Gurbaz. During the ODI series against Pakistan, Gurbaz expressed his elation for Iyer and his belief in Iyer's leadership capabilities.

Gurbaz went as far as suggesting that Iyer could be a future captain for the Indian cricket team. He emphasized Iyer's role as captain for KKR in the IPL, which is widely regarded as one of the most competitive cricket leagues globally.

He'll be a good captain because he leads an IPL team: Rahmanullah Gurbaz on Shreyas Iyer

"Hopefully, he (Shreyas) will become a good captain. He will be a good captain because he leads a team (KKR) in the IPL. The IPL is the biggest competition in the world. If he can lead a team in the IPL, he can lead any team in the world. India also. I am sure he will be a good captain for India," Gurbaz stated in an interview with TimesofIndia.com.

Despite Iyer's absence from cricket for the past six months, he has tirelessly trained at the National Cricket Academy of Bengaluru following his surgery. His skill in facing spin on Indian pitches is expected to play a pivotal role in bolstering India's batting lineup during the upcoming World Cup.

Gurbaz's endorsement of Iyer's captaincy potential underscores the young cricketer's dynamism and skill. Gurbaz commended Iyer's attributes both on and off the field, highlighting his prowess as a player and his cheerful character.