Shreyas Iyer’s Leadership Abilities Impress MSK Prasad for India Captaincy Role”.

During his tenure as chief selector, MSK Prasad noticed Shreyas Iyer’s leadership abilities while leading India A to victory in many series. The selectors were considering Iyer as a top contender for the captaincy post-Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma, even ahead of Rishabh Pant. Despite not being on central contract with the BCCI and missing out on the squad for the upcoming T20 World Cup 2024, Iyer had impressed selectors with his leadership skills.

Prasad expressed confidence that Shreyas Iyer was on the path to becoming a successful captain with investment from Kolkata Knight Riders and his evolving leadership abilities. He highlighted that Iyer had been groomed for the captaincy position and was considered a strong candidate for leading the Indian cricket team in the future. Prasad mentioned that Iyer had caught their eye while captaining India A and had been groomed for the captaincy role.