India's T20I Squad Revamped Ahead of Tours to Ireland and England
Suryakumar out, Shreyas in: How India's squads look different from T20 World Cup
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India has announced a revamped T20I squad for the upcoming tours of Ireland and England, featuring Shreyas Iyer as captain and six new players, including 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, while several established players have been rested.
- 01Shreyas Iyer takes over as captain from Suryakumar Yadav, marking a new leadership era.
- 02Tilak Varma has been appointed vice-captain, indicating confidence in his leadership potential.
- 03Six players from the T20 World Cup squad are absent, including Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya, who are being managed for fitness.
- 04New entrants include Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, Prince Yadav, and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
- 05Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, at 15, is set to become one of the youngest players to represent India after a stellar performance in the Under-19 World Cup and IPL.
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The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced a significant reshuffle in the T20I squad for the upcoming tours of Ireland and England. Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as the new captain, succeeding Suryakumar Yadav, who led the team to victory in the 2026 T20 World Cup. This change marks the beginning of a new leadership phase as India prepares for the 2028 T20 World Cup. Tilak Varma has been named vice-captain, highlighting the management's commitment to nurturing young talent. The squad sees the exclusion of six players from the World Cup team, including key figures like Hardik Pandya and Jasprit Bumrah, who are being rested for fitness reasons. The fresh faces joining the squad include Nitish Kumar Reddy, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, Prince Yadav, and 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has garnered attention for his impressive performance in the Under-19 World Cup and IPL 2026, scoring 776 runs at a strike rate of 237.30. His selection is particularly exciting as he is on track to become one of the youngest players to represent India.
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The changes in the squad could influence the dynamics of the team and its performance in upcoming matches.
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