Shreyas Iyer Named India T20 Captain, Vaibhav Suryavanshi Earns Maiden Call-Up
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced India’s squads for the upcoming T20 International series against Ireland and England. The biggest talking point is the appointment of Shreyas Iyer as the new captain of the Indian T20 team.
Following recent struggles with form, Suryakumar Yadav has been left out of the squad and has also lost the T20 captaincy. The selectors have handed leadership responsibilities to Shreyas Iyer, while Tilak Varma has been appointed vice-captain.
Young batting sensation Vaibhav Suryavanshi has received his first-ever call-up to the senior Indian team after impressing with his performances. His inclusion is one of the standout decisions in the squad announcement.
Apart from Vaibhav, IPL performer Prince Yadav has also been rewarded with a place in the national side. Wicketkeepers Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan have been included, while premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for both series.
India will face Ireland in a two-match T20I series on June 26 and June 28. Following that, the Men in Blue will take on England in a five-match T20I series beginning July 1.
India Squad for Ireland T20I Series
- Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
- Tilak Varma (Vice-Captain)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Mohammed Siraj
- Sanju Samson (WK)
- Axar Patel
- Harshit Rana
- Ishan Kishan (WK)
- Washington Sundar
- Arshdeep Singh
- Shivam Dube
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Prince Yadav
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
India Squad for England T20I Series
- Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
- Tilak Varma (Vice-Captain)
- Abhishek Sharma
- Ravi Bishnoi
- Nitish Kumar Reddy
- Mohammed Siraj
- Sanju Samson (WK)
- Axar Patel
- Harshit Rana
- Ishan Kishan (WK)
- Washington Sundar
- Arshdeep Singh
- Shivam Dube
- Varun Chakravarthy
- Prince Yadav
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi
T20 Key Highlights
- Shreyas Iyer appointed as India’s new T20 captain.
- Tilak Varma named vice-captain.
- Vaibhav Suryavanshi receives maiden India call-up.
- Prince Yadav rewarded for impressive performances.
- Suryakumar Yadav omitted from the squad.
- Jasprit Bumrah rested for both T20 series.
- India to play Ireland and England in consecutive T20 assignments.
FAQ
Why was Shreyas Iyer appointed India’s T20 captain?
The selectors have chosen Shreyas Iyer to lead the T20 side for the upcoming Ireland and England series as part of the team’s leadership plans.
Has Vaibhav Suryavanshi played for India before?
No. Vaibhav Suryavanshi has received his maiden call-up to the senior Indian men’s cricket team.
Who is the vice-captain of India’s T20 team?
Tilak Varma has been appointed vice-captain for both the Ireland and England T20 series.
Why is Jasprit Bumrah not in the squad?
Jasprit Bumrah has been rested for the upcoming T20 assignments.
When will India play Ireland in the T20 series?
The two-match T20I series against Ireland is scheduled for June 26 and 28.
Conclusion
India’s T20 setup enters a new phase with Shreyas Iyer taking over the captaincy and Tilak Varma serving as his deputy. The selection of young talents like Vaibhav Suryavanshi and Prince Yadav signals the team’s focus on building a strong future core. Cricket fans will now be eager to see how the new-look Indian side performs against Ireland and England.
