Rohit Sharma’s big prediction: Shreyas Iyer will write a new chapter in the captaincy of the Indian T20 team.

New Delhi . A new era has begun in Indian cricket.(Board of Control for Cricket) After the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) appointed Shreyas Iyer as the new captain of the T20 International team, discussions have intensified in the cricket world. Meanwhile, former Team India captain Rohit Sharma has made a big prediction about Shreyas Iyer, saying that he will prove to be successful in captaining the Indian team and he has enough experience and leadership ability to fulfill this responsibility.

During an event organized in Mumbai, Rohit Sharma said that the way Shreyas Iyer has led his teams in the IPL over the last few years is the biggest proof of his leadership skills. According to Rohit, it is not easy to manage a team under pressure in a competitive league like IPL and Shreyas has done this job consistently and effectively.

Shreyas Iyer made Kolkata Knight Riders the champion in IPL 2024, while in 2025 he proved his captaincy by taking Punjab Kings to the finals. This is why the selectors decided to hand over the command of the team to him keeping in mind the big tournaments like the upcoming Asia Cup, 2028 Olympics and T20 World Cup.

Rohit Sharma said that captaincy is not just a post but a responsibility, which has to be achieved through hard work and performance. Referring to Mumbai cricket culture, he said that no player gets anything easily here. Behind every achievement there is struggle, discipline and consistent performance. Rohit believes that Shreyas has grown up in this environment, so he understands well the importance of captaincy and the challenges associated with it.

The former Indian captain also said that a successful captain is one who earns the respect of his teammates and takes the team along. According to him, these qualities are present in Shreyas and these qualities can make him an effective captain.

However, amid the change in captaincy, Rohit Sharma also praised the contribution of Suryakumar Yadav. He said that Surya’s cricket journey is a great example of struggle and patience. Despite making his international debut after the age of 30, he never gave up and took full advantage of every opportunity he got. Rohit said that Suryakumar took Indian cricket to new heights with his performance and leadership.

On the other hand, Suryakumar Yadav also showed a big heart and wished Shreyas Iyer. He said that it is a matter of great joy and pride for him that another player from Mumbai has become the captain of the Indian T20 team. Surya said that he and Shreyas have played cricket together for years and he is confident that Shreyas will handle this new responsibility successfully.

This change in Indian cricket is not limited to just changing the captain, but is being considered an important step towards preparing the future team. Now everyone’s eyes are on how Shreyas Iyer will take the Indian T20 team to new heights under his leadership.