A massive wave of transition hit Indian cricket on Saturday as selectors announced a revamped T20I squad for the upcoming twin tours of Ireland and England. In a headline-grabbing move, Shreyas Iyer has officially taken over the T20I captaincy from India’s T20 World Cup 2026-winning skipper, Suryakumar Yadav.
Additionally, 15-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has earned his maiden national call-up, etching his name into the history books.
Key Highlights of the Announcement
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A Historic Record: At just 15 years and 71 days old, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi becomes the youngest player ever selected for an Indian cricket team, shattering the long-standing record held by the legendary Sachin Tendulkar. His inclusion follows a blockbuster 2026 IPL season where he bagged the Orange Cap with 776 runs, scoring at a staggering strike rate of 237.30.
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The Return of Shreyas Iyer: Iyer returns to the T20I fold for the first time since December 3, 2023. His stellar IPL captaincy credentials—leading KKR to the title in 2024 and PBKS to the final in 2025—made him the selectors’ unanimous choice for leadership. Middle-order batter Tilak Varma will serve as his deputy.
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Fresh Blood: Lucknow Super Giants’ breakout pacer Prince Yadav has also been rewarded with a maiden call-up following an impressive domestic and franchise run.
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Tour Schedule: India will first play two T20Is in Ireland (June 26 and 28) before heading to England for a high-profile five-match T20I series from July 1 to 11.
Official Squad Announcements
1. India T20I Squad (Tours of Ireland & England)
The Leadership: Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma (VC)
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Batters/Wicketkeepers: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
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All-rounders: Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar
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Spinners: Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi
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Pacers: Mohammad Siraj, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav
2. India Squad (Asian Games)
The Leadership: Shreyas Iyer (C), Tilak Varma (VC)
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The Squad: Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Jasprit Bumrah, Vaibhav Sooryavnshi.
3. India Squad (Multi-Day Matches in Sri Lanka)
The Leadership: Dhruv Jurel (C & WK), Devdutt Padikkal (VC)
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The Squad: Sai Sudharsan, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Harsh, Saransh, Gurnoor Brar, Auqib Nabi, Yash Thakur, N Jagadeesan, Aman Mokade, Sheikh Rashid, Ansari.
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