Shreyas Iyer Sets Unwanted Record: Winless in First Five T20Is as Captain
India's new T20I captain has failed to secure a victory in his first five matches, including a heavy 125-run loss to England at Trent Bridge.
Shreyas Iyer has become the first Indian captain to go without a win in his first five T20I matches. The record was set after India's 125-run defeat to England in Nottingham, where they were bowled out for just 76 runs.
Iyer took over from Suryakumar Yadav, who had led India to a T20 World Cup title. However, his tenure has started poorly, with consecutive losses in the ongoing series against England, leaving India 0-2 down. The team has not won a T20I since lifting the 2026 World Cup earlier this year.
Criticism of Iyer's captaincy has grown during the UK tour, with questions raised about his leadership style. The Mumbaikar, known for his shrewd captaincy in domestic cricket, has yet to translate that success to the international stage.