Among the names being discussed in reports, Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan have emerged as the leading contenders while Tilak Varma is also believed to be in the mix, although his chances are considered slimmer at this stage.

Mumbai, June 3: Team India could be heading towards a new era in T20I cricket, with several reports suggesting that the selectors are considering a change in leadership ahead of the upcoming Ireland series. However, there has been no official confirmation from the BCCI regarding a captaincy change or the appointment of a new skipper.

Among the names being discussed in reports, Shreyas Iyer and Ishan Kishan have emerged as the leading contenders while Tilak Varma is also believed to be in the mix, although his chances are considered slimmer at this stage.

Senior AajTak journalist Nitin Srivastav shared a post on social media and said, "Big update: T20Is captaincy change is confirmed. There Will be new captain from the next Assignment. TBC for the name."

Vikrant Gupta also said, "With Surya gone, the T20 captaincy will be strictly between Shreyas, Ishan and Tilak Verma - technically Axar on virtue of being VC will also be on the table."