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VVS Laxman Backs Shreyas Iyer for Captaincy Success After Asian Games Triumph
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News18•06-10-2026, 14:24
VVS Laxman Backs Shreyas Iyer for Captaincy Success After Asian Games Triumph
- •Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman believes Shreyas Iyer is destined for great success as a T20I captain.
- •Iyer successfully led India to a men’s cricket gold medal at the Aichi-Nagoya Asian Games, defeating Pakistan by 19 runs in the final.
- •Laxman praised Iyer for being a player's captain who makes everyone comfortable, leads by example, and emphasizes high fitness standards.
- •The head coach highlighted Iyer's meticulous preparation, tactical sharpness, and deep understanding of opponent strengths and weaknesses.
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India edged out Pakistan by 19 runs in a high-scoring final to defend their title and win the men's cricket gold medal at the Asian Games in Japan under the captaincy of Shreyas Iyer.
Former Indian cricketer VVS Laxman praised Shreyas Iyer as a player's captain who makes everyone comfortable, leads by example, prepares thoroughly regarding opposition strengths and weaknesses, and is tactically very sharp and smart.
Shreyas Iyer was unveiled as India's new T20I captain in June 2026 ahead of assignments in the United Kingdom and the Asian Games, replacing Suryakumar Yadav and returning to the T20I fold for the first time since December 2023.
