Suryakumar Yadav Explains Shreyas Iyer's Omission from IND vs NZ T20 XI

• Suryakumar Yadav clarified why Shreyas Iyer was not selected for the fourth T20 against New Zealand in Visakhapatnam, despite being in the squad.
• Ishan Kishan was chosen over Iyer as part of the team's long-term strategy for the T20 World Cup 2026, aiming to give him match practice after a long break from international T20s.
• Iyer was brought in as a backup for the injured Tilak Varma but is not currently in the T20 World Cup plans, with Kishan's left-handed batting providing a better alternative for the number 3 spot.
• The team management, including Gautam Gambhir and Suryakumar Yadav, is experimenting with combinations for the 2026 T20 World Cup, prioritizing team balance over individual records.
• Iyer's excellent ODI form contrasts with the team's current T20 strategy, which favors younger players and specific strike rate requirements, making it challenging for him to secure a T20 spot.

Why It Matters: Suryakumar Yadav explained Shreyas Iyer's T20 exclusion was a strategic move for the 2026 World Cup.