Shreyas Iyer Named T20 Captain, 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Included; Team India Announced for Ireland-England Series and Asian Games
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has announced the Indian squads for the upcoming T20 series against Ireland and England, as well as for the 2026 Asian Games. Several significant decisions mark this selection process. Shreyas Iyer has been handed the reins of the T20 team, while young batter Tilak Varma has been appointed vice-captain. The selection of 15-year-old Vaibhav Suryavanshi is generating the most buzz.
Shreyas Iyer Takes Charge of the T20 Team
The BCCI has placed its trust in Shreyas Iyer, assigning him the captaincy for the upcoming T20 matches, while Tilak Varma has been named vice-captain. Selectors believe that this blend of youth and experience could steer the team in a new direction. Iyer will be seen leading the side during the tours of Ireland and England.
15-Year-Old Vaibhav Suryavanshi Makes History
Young batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi has received a major reward following his stellar performance in IPL 2026. At just 15 years of age, he has been included in the squads for the Ireland and England series as well as the Asian Games. Cricket experts view this as a significant step for the future of Indian cricket; the young player's talent has clearly impressed the selectors.
Return of several players; opportunities for new faces
Ravi Bishnoi and Harshit Rana have returned to the squad, while Prince Yadav has earned a call-up for the T20 series against Ireland and England. The batting lineup features Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, and Shivam Dube. Additionally, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Axar Patel, and Washington Sundar are part of the team.
Siraj shoulders responsibility in the bowling department
Mohammed Siraj will lead the pace attack, supported by Arshdeep Singh, Harshit Rana, and Prince Yadav. Ravi Bishnoi and Varun Chakravarthy have been entrusted with spin duties. The selectors have aimed to create a balanced bowling combination.
Suryakumar Yadav left out; Bumrah included in Asian Games squad
The exclusion of Suryakumar Yadav—the captain who led the team to the 2026 T20 World Cup victory—from any of the squads has become a major talking point. Meanwhile, Jasprit Bumrah has been included in the Asian Games squad, although Mohammed Siraj missed out on a spot there. India is set to play two T20 matches against Ireland, followed by a five-match T20 series during the tour of England.