Mohali: For the Test and ODI series against Afghanistan in Guwahati Indian team has been announced. In terms of consistent form, Shreyas Iyer has definitely entered the side as co-captain in the ODI format. Shubman Gill is the leader. Gill is leading in the Test format as well. However IPLThe way Shreyas is playing, Punjab Kings coach Ricky Ponting feels that Suryakumar will replace Yadav this time. Shreyas IyerWho should be given the leadership of the national team in the T20 format?

In an interview given to news agency PTI, Ponting said, ‘I am sure that many names will come up to replace Suryakumar as the captain of the national team in the T20 format. But I think Shreyas can be one of the most successful options. We are constantly seeing how successful he is as a T20 batsman. He is managing the team very well on and off the field. He is a much more mature cricketer than before. Shreyas has never been so successful in his entire career. Everyone has good and bad times. But performing well in 14 consecutive matches is not a word of mouth.’

Shreyas last played in the T20 format in the national team jersey in 2023. Since then, Shreyas has not been seen in this format for three long years. The next year in 2024, Shreyas was the captain of the KKR team. Sebar Knights are IPL champions. Although KKR Did not retain Shreyas. Punjab Kings made him the captain of the team. The right-handed Mumbaikar has played 13 matches and scored 396 runs at an average of 44 at a strike rate of 162 in the ongoing IPL so far. This includes an innings of 71 runs off 36 balls against Delhi Capitals.