Rohit Sharma Guides Shreyas Iyer on T20I Captaincy

Rohit Sharma has been guiding Shreyas Iyer on T20I captaincy, with Iyer describing their conversations as effortless.

What happened?

Iyer stepped into the role after Suryakumar Yadav led India to a T20 World Cup triumph, with the leadership change primarily coming as a result of a dip in batting form.

India, now under Iyer's leadership, head into the next phase of their UK tour with a five-match T20I series against England.

Why it matters for Rohit Sharma

Rohit Sharma's support will be crucial for Iyer, who suffered a stunning 2-0 defeat in his first assignment as captain against Ireland.

Iyer reflected on his relationship with Rohit and described their conversations as similar to chatting with an older brother.

"I interacting with Rohit Sharma, it's like you're just having a chat with your brother," Iyer said.

What comes next?

Iyer wants an aggressive, fearless team mindset against England, aiming to make his side appear intimidating to opponents.

He spoke of wanting his troops to rally around that mindset, where the opponents are a bit intimidated by their personality and appearance on the field.

The England series starts on Wednesday, with India seeking to turn the page after a difficult outing in Ireland.

Iyer also spoke warmly about Suryakumar Yadav, someone he has shared plenty of domestic cricket with in the past.

"Surya, again, similar character," Iyer said. "I've played with him a lot of domestic cricket and just before coming here he gave me inputs about how the management is going to be.