India Names New T20I Squad for 2026 Series Against England and Ireland
India announce squad for England & Ireland 2026 T20Is; new captain named and Vaibhav Suryavanshi earns maiden call-up

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India's cricket team has announced its squad for the upcoming T20I series against England and Ireland, featuring Shreyas Iyer as the new captain and Vaibhav Suryavanshi earning his first call-up. The squad retains most members from the T20 World Cup 2026.
- 01Shreyas Iyer replaces Suryakumar Yadav as T20I captain.
- 02Vaibhav Suryavanshi receives his first national team call-up after a successful IPL 2026.
- 03Axar Patel is replaced as vice-captain by Tilak Varma.
- 04Harshit Rana returns from injury, missing the T20 World Cup 2026 and IPL 2026.
- 05The squad includes 15 players for the T20I series against Ireland and England.
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The selection committee, led by Ajit Agarkar, has unveiled India's squads for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England. Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as the new T20I captain, succeeding Suryakumar Yadav, who has been omitted from the squad entirely. Iyer's first major task will be to lead a team that largely retains the core from the T20 World Cup 2026, with notable inclusions such as teenage sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi, who impressed during the IPL 2026 season. Additionally, Tilak Varma has been named the new vice-captain, replacing Axar Patel. Harshit Rana also makes a return to the squad after recovering from a knee injury. The T20I series will kick off with two matches in Ireland, starting June 26, followed by a five-match series in England beginning July 1. The full squads reflect a blend of experience and fresh talent as India embarks on this overseas tour.
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The squad changes may influence India's performance in international cricket, particularly in the T20 format.
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