The Economic Times

IPL 2026: All 10 teams led by Indian captains; league emerges as key sorting hat for national prospects

The IPL's captaincy selections go beyond cricket, considering brand value and team dynamics. This process highlights players outside the current Indian T20 International plans. Shreyas Iyer's captaincy at Punjab Kings is gaining attention. Suryakumar Yadav's future leadership role is also being considered as he ages. Runs will eventually matter for Suryakumar, potentially opening a door for Shreyas.