Mumbai, June 8 -- Indian spin bowling coach Sairaj Bahutule has backed star batter Shreyas Iyer, saying that he possesses "ideal leadership qualities" and strives to perform in every match.

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) on Saturday announced India's T20I squads for the upcoming tours of England and Ireland in 2026, with Shreyas Iyer appointed as captain and Tilak Varma named vice-captain for the series. India's 2026 T20 World Cup-winning captain, Suryakumar Yadav, suffered a major setback after failing to secure a place in the squad for the upcoming T20I tours of England and Ireland.

Iyer's rise as the Indian T20I captain comes after plenty of Indian Premier League (IPL) success over the years, leading the Kolkata Kni...