Key facts
- Shreyas Iyer is the top favorite for India's next T20I captaincy.
- Other contenders are emerging in the race for the T20I captaincy.
- The Indian Premier League is contributing to the leadership discussion.
Shreyas Iyer is considered the frontrunner to be appointed as the next captain of the Indian T20 International (T20I) cricket team. However, he is not the only candidate in contention for the role. The ongoing discussions and performances within the Indian Premier League (IPL) are contributing to the broader debate surrounding leadership for the national T20I side.