{"id":177991,"date":"2026-06-07T18:37:38","date_gmt":"2026-06-08T00:07:38","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=177991"},"modified":"2026-06-07T18:37:38","modified_gmt":"2026-06-08T00:07:38","slug":"i-dont-have-to-change-my-personality-shreyas-iyer-after-being-appointed-india-t20i-captain","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=177991","title":{"rendered":"I don\u2019t have to change my personality: Shreyas Iyer after being appointed India T20I captain"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div id=\"content-body-71072873\">Shreyas Iyer has spent much of his career fighting perceptions.<\/p>\n<p>Whether it was returning from injuries, forcing his way back into India\u2019s plans or proving his credentials as a leader, the Mumbai batter has often found himself with something to prove. Now, as he prepares to take charge of India\u2019s T20I side, Shreyas is determined not to let the title of captain change him.<\/p>\n<p>Speaking at an event on Sunday, the 31-year-old said that while leading India is a privilege and a challenge, he has no intention of becoming a different person because of it.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cEven when I\u2019ve got this job right now, or a responsibility as a captain, it\u2019s a great challenge at the same time. I don\u2019t have to change my personality,\u201d Shreyas said. \u201cI have to be the same person how I was before, and not try to be someone else or be under someone\u2019s shadow\u2026\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For Shreyas, that outlook has its roots in Mumbai\u2019s cricket culture, where competition begins long before players make it to the professional stage. Growing up in a city where every aspiring cricketer dreams of representing Mumbai, he learnt early that pressure was part of the journey.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI obviously loved challenges growing up, especially being from Mumbai, where cricket is pretty big, and competition is high. Every other kid on the street they want to represent Mumbai. My mindset was always about winning, against everyone that I challenged, so whether it\u2019s about learning or winning, that is secondary, but more fun you have growing up,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe more competitive nature you have, especially while you play cricket or any other sport in general, the better it is. I think that takes you to another level and you want to take that sort of responsibility,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n<p>That competitive streak has shaped much of Shreyas\u2019 career. There have been highs, including becoming one of India\u2019s most dependable middle-order batters, and lows that tested his resolve. But through it all, he has remained convinced that a positive mindset can make the difference.<\/p>\n<p>His rise to the national captaincy has not happened overnight. In fact, it has been built over the last few seasons, particularly in the IPL, where he has steadily enhanced his reputation as a leader.<\/p>\n<p>In 2024, he guided Kolkata Knight Riders to the IPL title, delivering on the franchise\u2019s promise and silencing many who questioned whether he belonged in the league\u2019s elite group of captains. A year later, after moving to Punjab Kings, he walked into a dressing room that had spent years searching for consistency and belief. Under his leadership, Punjab looked transformed, playing with greater clarity and confidence as it emerged as a serious contender.<\/p>\n<p>The runs came, too. Shreyas scored 604 runs in IPL 2025 and followed it up with another productive season this year, finishing with 498 runs despite Punjab fading after a bright start.<\/p>\n<p>More than the numbers, however, it was the manner in which he carried himself that strengthened his case. Every pressure situation navigated, every tactical decision and every challenge overcome added another layer to his leadership credentials.<\/p>\n<p>So, when the selectors began searching for India\u2019s next T20I captain, Shreyas\u2019 name became increasingly difficult to ignore.<\/p>\n<p>For someone who last played a T20I in 2023, the appointment completes a remarkable comeback. It is also a reminder that careers are rarely linear. There were moments when Shreyas appeared to be on the fringes of India\u2019s plans, only for him to respond with performances and perseverance.<\/p>\n<p>Now comes perhaps his biggest challenge yet.<\/p>\n<p>Leading India\u2019s T20I side brings with it expectations, scrutiny and pressure unlike anything else in the game. But if Shreyas\u2019 own words are anything to go by, he does not intend to complicate things.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p class=\"publish-time\" id=\"end-of-article\">Published on Jun 07, 2026<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><br \/>\n<br \/><a href=\"https:\/\/sportstar.thehindu.com\/cricket\/shreyas-iyer-india-t20i-captain-challenges-mindset-dont-have-to-change-personality\/article71072873.ece\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Source link <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Shreyas Iyer has spent much of his career fighting perceptions. Whether it was returning from injuries, forcing his way back into India\u2019s plans or proving his credentials as a leader, the Mumbai batter has often found himself with something to prove. Now, as he prepares to take charge of India\u2019s T20I side, Shreyas is determined &#8230; <a title=\"I don\u2019t have to change my personality: Shreyas Iyer after being appointed India T20I captain\" class=\"read-more\" href=\"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=177991\" aria-label=\"Read more about I don\u2019t have to change my personality: Shreyas Iyer after being appointed India T20I captain\">Read more<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":177992,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_jetpack_newsletter_access":"","_jetpack_dont_email_post_to_subs":false,"_jetpack_newsletter_tier_id":0,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paywalled_content":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":"","jetpack_publicize_message":"","jetpack_publicize_feature_enabled":true,"jetpack_social_post_already_shared":true,"jetpack_social_options":{"image_generator_settings":{"template":"highway","default_image_id":0,"font":"","enabled":false},"version":2},"jetpack_post_was_ever_published":false},"categories":[9],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-177991","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-sports"],"jetpack_publicize_connections":[],"jetpack_featured_media_url":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/1780877259_image2013.jpg","jetpack_likes_enabled":true,"jetpack-related-posts":[{"id":177799,"url":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=177799","url_meta":{"origin":177991,"position":0},"title":"BCCI announces India\u2019s T20I squad for England &amp; Ireland tour; Shreyas Iyer named captain &#8211; News On AIR","author":"Ajay Kumar Verma","date":"June 7, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"BCCI announces India\u2019s T20I squad for England & Ireland tour; Shreyas Iyer named captain\u00a0\u00a0News On AIRThe SKY-fall: From World Cup glory to uncertain road ahead\u00a0\u00a0CricbuzzAshwin: Suryakumar's axing will set precedent for future selection calls\u00a0\u00a0ESPNcricinfoSKYfall: Why India moved on from Suryakumar Yadav - The numbers behind the end of the SKY\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;National News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"National News","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?cat=7"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/newslink360.space\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBucs0-w300-rw.webp?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":176380,"url":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=176380","url_meta":{"origin":177991,"position":1},"title":"Suryakumar to be sacked, Shreyas Iyer in 3-way race for India&#039;s T20I captaincy &#8211; India Today","author":"Ajay Kumar Verma","date":"June 3, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"Suryakumar to be sacked, Shreyas Iyer in 3-way race for India's T20I captaincy\u00a0\u00a0India TodayIndia T20I selection: Sooryavanshi in, Suryakumar out?\u00a0\u00a0ESPNcricinfoBCCI likely to not call Suryakumar Yadav for next selection meeting\u00a0\u00a0The Times of IndiaBREAKING: Suryakumar removed as India T20 captain, to lose place in team as well\u00a0\u00a0The Indian ExpressSuryakumar Yadav, India's\u2026","rel":"","context":"In &quot;National News&quot;","block_context":{"text":"National News","link":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?cat=7"},"img":{"alt_text":"","src":"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/newslink360.space\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/05\/J6_coFbogxhRI9iM864NL_liGXvsQp2AupsKei7z0cNNfDvGUmWUy20nuUhkREQyrpY4bEeIBucs0-w300-rw.webp?resize=350%2C200&ssl=1","width":350,"height":200},"classes":[]},{"id":177939,"url":"https:\/\/newslink360.space\/?p=177939","url_meta":{"origin":177991,"position":2},"title":"From wagering an egg sandwich to leading India: Deshpande hails \u2018leader\u2019 Shreyas Iyer","author":"Ajay Kumar Verma","date":"June 7, 2026","format":false,"excerpt":"As teenagers spending endless hours at the nets of Shivaji Park Gymkhana in the early 2010s, Shreyas Iyer and Tushar Deshpande had a simple wager to make practice sessions more competitive. 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