With multiple reports suggesting Shreyas Iyer to be named as the next ODI captain, the BCCI (Board of Control for Cricket in India) has denied the reports.

BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia has addressed the rumours of possible chances for Shreyas Iyer to take over captaincy. The reports started emerging after the middle-order batter was snubbed from India’s squad for the Asia Cup 2025.

Several sources have revealed that BCCI is keen on relieving Rohit Sharma from the leadership roles, who is in the twilight of his career.

Speaking to the media, BCCI secretary Devajit Saikia said, “That’s news to me. There have been no such discussions.”

Shreyas Iyer has been the headlines ever since he was ignored by the selectors for the upcoming Asia Cup.

India’s chief selectors Ajit Agarkar explained Shreyas’ absence during the squad announcement and told reporters earlier this week, “With regards to Shreyas, it’s not his fault, nor is it ours. It’s just that you can pick 15, and at the moment you’ll have to wait for his chance.”

Shreyas Iyer was India’s highest run getter and overall second highest run getter in CT 2025, with 243 runs in five matches at an average of 48.60, with two fifties and a best score of 79.

He was one of the highest run getters in the recently concluded in the IPL 2025 and had his best season, scoring 604 runs in 17 matches and innings at an average of 50.33, and a strike rate of 175.07 and six fifties.

Since the last T20 World Cup win, the Mumbai batter has played 26 T20 matches and scored 949 runs, with an average of 49.94, at a strike rate of 179.73 and a century and seven fifties with a best score of 130*.

The continental tournament will begin on September 09 with Afghanistan and Hong Kong to play in the opener match at Abu Dhabi. India will begin their Asia Cup campaign against UAE on September 10 at Dubai International StadiumDubai.