With batting stalwart Rohit Sharma already retiring from T20Is and Tests, speculation has increased that Shreyas Iyer could be the frontrunner to succeed him in the 50-over format. However, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has dismissed these reports, calling them nothing more than rumours.
Shreyas Iyer, who has guided two different IPL franchises to consecutive finals, is viewed by many as a sharp and composed cricketer with the right mindset to lead India. His performances with the bat, including a prolific run in the 2025 Champions Trophy, where he was India's highest run-getter, have pushed his case forward.
With Rohit at 38 and nearing the twilight of his international career, the debate around succession has increased. Alongside Iyer, young opener Shubman Gill has also been seen as a future leader. Meanwhile, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia recently broke the silence on the rumours. "That's news to me. There have been no such discussions," Saikia told Hindustan Times.
