Shreyas Iyer, the former BCCI chief selector, has revealed that he was being groomed to become a future captain of the Indian cricket team. Despite missing out on a central contract from BCCI due to not playing domestic cricket while not on national duty, Iyer was recognized for his talent and leadership skills. He impressed selectors while captaining the India A side, winning eight out of ten series during his tenure.
Prasad highlighted that Iyer’s captaincy abilities were noticed early on, making him a top contender for the India captaincy post captains like Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma. The selectors were considering either Iyer or Rishabh Pant for the leadership role, with Iyer standing out as a potential captain. Prasad also praised Iyer’s growth as a leader during his stint as captain of the Kolkata Knight Riders in the IPL.
With KKR providing him with valuable team management experience, Prasad believes that Iyer is on his way to evolving into a successful captain in the coming years. The selectors see potential in Iyer’s leadership skills and hope to see him excel in the role in the future.