Shreyas Iyer has been given a big responsibility before the ODI series against New Zealand. Iyer has been suddenly made the captain of the team. Iyer has been given the captaincy of Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Shreyas Iyer appointed as captain of Mumbai in place of Shardul Thakur

Previously, Shardul Thakur was captaining Mumbai in the Vijay Hazare Trophy. Now Iyer will take over the command of the team in his place. Shardul Thakur has been ruled out of this prestigious domestic 50-over tournament due to injury. As such, Iyer has been given this big responsibility.

The Mumbai Cricket Association (MCA) released this information in a statement on January 5. The MCA said in an official statement that it is pleased to announce that Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain of the Mumbai team for the remaining league matches of the Vijay Hazare Trophy.

Following the exclusion of Shardul Thakur, the team management has placed its faith in the experienced middle-order batsman, Shreyas Iyer. Iyer has considerable captaincy experience at both domestic and international level, which is expected to provide Mumbai with strength in crucial matches of the tournament.

Iyer’s continuation as captain after the VHT league stage will depend on whether the BCCI declares him fit for international duty. Iyer has been included in the squad for the three-match ODI series against New Zealand, starting in Baroda on January 11.

While announcing the ODI squad recently, the BCCI stated that Iyer’s fitness will be assessed at the Centre of Excellence and if declared fit, he will be included in the ODI squad. If Iyer is cleared to return to international cricket, the Cricket Association will have to appoint a replacement captain for the VHT Knockouts, which begin on January 12. MCA Secretary Unmesh Khanvilkar said, “We will make a decision once the situation becomes clearer.”