# Aakash Chopra: Shreyas Iyer never says negative things 2026-08-07T17:48:20+00:00 | Sports | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet Shreyas Iyer took over as India's full-time T20I captain in June 2026, replacing Suryakumar Yadav after the T20 World Cup win. But his start has been rocky, with only two wins in nine matches. Former India cricketer Aakash Chopra has now praised Iyer's captaincy style, saying he never speaks negatively and believes in the power of manifesting. Speaking on Doordarshan's The Great Indian Cricket Show, Chopra said Iyer builds a positive environment by not scolding or pressurising young players. He contrasted this with captains who add unnecessary pressure. Chopra argued that players perform best when they are at ease, and Iyer's calm approach helps bring out their best. ## Coverage - sports.ndtv.com Tags: Aakash Chopra, India cricket, positive leadership, Shreyas Iyer, T20I captaincy Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/aakash-chopra-shreyas-iyer-never-says-negative-things/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/aakash-chopra-shreyas-iyer-never-says-negative-things/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.