'He’s one of the main contenders': Ricky Ponting backs Shreyas Iyer as future India T20I captain
Ricky Ponting, Punjab Kings coach, believes Shreyas Iyer is a strong contender for India's next T20 captain, potentially even ahead of Suryakumar Yadav. Iyer's impressive IPL 2026 season, marked by captaining his third franchise to a final, highlights his maturity and leadership potential.