Bhubaneswar, June 7 -- Good things take time, and it was that kind of day for Shreyas Iyer when he was appointed India's T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav. Blessed with excellent technique and regarded as one of India's finest players of spin, Iyer has steadily built a reputation as a leader who remains calm under pressure and leads from the front.

He made full use of his resources while captaining Punjab Kings' (PBKS) and managed his team with precision. Even though Punjab Kings missed out on a playoff berth, Iyer ended the season on a high with a brilliant century in the team's final league match.

India's new T20I captain has now made it clear that he plans to lead the national side in his own way. Speaking at an event for the ...