Shreyas Iyer named India T20I captain for Ireland & England series; Vaibhav Sooryavanshi gets maiden call-up; SKY and Hardik Pandya omitted.
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the Indian squads for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England, along with the team for the Asian Games. The selection has generated significant attention due to major leadership changes and the inclusion of young talents.
Shreyas Iyer Takes Charge as New T20I Captain
In a notable development, Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as India’s new T20I captain. The decision marks a leadership transition in the shortest format as India prepares for an important overseas tour featuring Ireland and England.
The move also signals a fresh direction for the team as the selectors look to build a balanced squad ahead of future international tournaments.
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Earns Maiden Senior Call-Up
One of the biggest talking points from the announcement is the inclusion of 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi in the senior national squad. The youngster has been rewarded for his outstanding performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL) and for India U-19.
Sooryavanshi had a stellar IPL season, scoring 776 runs in 16 matches, making a strong case for his selection at the senior level.
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Surprising Omissions: Suryakumar Yadav and Hardik Pandya
Former T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav has been left out of the squad, marking a major surprise for fans. Despite leading India to recent T20 success, inconsistent batting form is believed to be a key factor behind his exclusion.
Star all-rounder Hardik Pandya is also missing from the squad, raising questions about his availability for the upcoming tour and whether he will feature in the ODI leg.
India T20I Squad for Ireland and England Tour
Shreyas Iyer (C), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma (VC), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Mohammed Siraj, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav
Asian Games Squad Also Announced
Alongside the T20I squad, BCCI also confirmed India’s squad for the upcoming Asian Games. Shreyas Iyer will lead the side, with Tilak Varma as vice-captain.
The core squad remains largely similar, with one key change being the inclusion of Jasprit Bumrah, while Mohammed Siraj and Prince Yadav miss out.
India Squad for Asian Games
Shreyas Iyer (C), Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma (VC), Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah
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