The debate around Shreyas Iyer’s leadership role is gaining attention. Veteran journalist Vikrant Gupta has raised concerns about BCCI not fully using his captaincy skills.
He compared the situation with Ravi Shastri’s career. Despite being a strong strategist, Shastri never got enough chances to lead India. He captained the Indian team in just one Test match.
Vikrant Gupta believes a similar pattern could repeat with Shreyas Iyer. He feels the board may overlook a proven leader despite clear results in domestic and league cricket.
Shreyas has shown strong captaincy across teams. He guided DC to the playoffs and even a final. He also led KKR to their third title and took Punjab to the final against RCB.
These achievements highlight his consistency as a leader. His success across different teams shows that it is not just coincidence but a reflection of his captaincy skills.
Despite this, Shreyas is yet to secure a stable place in the Indian T20 squad. This has raised questions among fans and experts about team selection priorities.
Many fans agree with Vikrant Gupta’s opinion. Some believe Shreyas could have been a better choice than Shubman for ODI captaincy, given his experience.
The discussion also points to BCCI’s long-term vision. The board appears focused on building Shubman as an all-format captain for the Indian team.
However, critics feel experience should not be ignored. They argue that leadership roles must be given based on proven performance rather than future potential alone.
Fans now hope that BCCI will reconsider its approach. There is growing demand to see Shreyas Iyer as ODI captain and a future leader in T20Is after Suryakumar Yadav.
