Shreyas Iyer is on the verge of being named India's next T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav. However, before an official confirmation, Shreyas' sponsor, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), appeared to have jumped the gun. The company posted a congratulatory message for its star player in a now deleted post on X.

Shreyas Iyer is on the verge of being named India's next T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav. Iyer's ascent to leadership is likely to be made official during a selectors' meeting in Mumbai on Saturday, June 6.

However, before an official confirmation, Shreyas' sponsor, Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), appeared to have jumped the gun. The company posted a congratulatory message for its star player, all but confirming that the Punjab Kings captain was succeeding Yadav.

The post appeared to congratulate Iyer on being "announced as captain of the T20 team" and praised his leadership qualities, consistency and composure. However, the message was removed shortly after it was published, as the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) is yet to formally unveil India's new T20I captain.

Screenshots of the post quickly went viral across social media platforms. Fans pointed out that no official announcement regarding India's T20I captaincy had been made, leading many to wonder whether BPCL had accidentally revealed a decision ahead of schedule.