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Shreyas Iyer captains the way he wants: Lockie Ferguson

The appointment of Shreyas Iyer as India’s T20I captain has drawn praise from his teammate Lockie Ferguson. Iyer showcases poise and clarity in leadership, navigating the demands of international cricket effectively. Ferguson remarked on the strength of India’s batting after…

Times Of India

Published: Saturday, 10 October 2026 at 3:00 AM

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Lockie Ferguson praised Shreyas Iyer's calm leadership, stating that he captains the way he wants to.
India is scheduled to start a five-match T20I series against New Zealand in Christchurch on October 22.
Ferguson credited the IPL for driving intense competition and fearless play across India's batting depth.

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New Zealand fast bowler Lockie Ferguson praised India's T20I captain Shreyas Iyer ahead of India's upcoming multi-format tour of New Zealand. Ferguson, who played alongside Iyer for Punjab Kings, commended his calm leadership, clear communication, and ability to handle external pressure while staying true to his own captaincy style.

Ferguson also highlighted India's impressive batting depth and the intense competition for squad spots driven by the IPL. Additionally, the pacer praised young talent Vaibhav Sooryavanshi following his inclusion in India's squad for the five-match T20I series starting October 22 in Christchurch.

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Shreyas Iyer captains the way he wants: Lockie Ferguson

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