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India T20I Squad Announcement Live Updates: Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi get a big call-up as Shreyas Iyer is tipped to replace Suryakumar Yadav as captain?
India T20I Squad Announcement Live Updates: India's selection meeting on Saturday is expected to usher in sweeping changes, with Shreyas Iyer poised to become the new T20 captain and teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set for his first senior call-up ahead of the white-ball tour of the UK and the Asian Games.
Suryakumar Yadav, who led India to the T20 World Cup title earlier this year, is likely to be removed as captain and dropped from the squad altogether after struggling for runs over the last 18 months while reportedly managing a wrist injury.
Iyer's elevation comes on the back of his remarkable leadership credentials in the IPL. He is the only captain to have led three different franchises — Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings — to IPL finals, underlining the confidence selectors have in his tactical abilities. The 31-year-old is also expected to slot into the middle order at No. 4.
Tilak Varma is tipped to become vice-captain and could even lead India at the Asian Games in Japan later this year. Sooryavanshi, just 15, is set to be among the biggest talking points of the squad announcement, while Prince Yadav and Harsh Dubey are among the fresh faces in contention.
Another issue on the selectors' table will be whether veteran seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar earns a recall after his 28-wicket IPL season. However, with an eye on the 2028 Olympics and T20 World Cup, the Ajit Agarkar-led panel is expected to weigh immediate needs against long-term planning.
Suryakumar Yadav, who led India to the T20 World Cup title earlier this year, is likely to be removed as captain and dropped from the squad altogether after struggling for runs over the last 18 months while reportedly managing a wrist injury.
Iyer's elevation comes on the back of his remarkable leadership credentials in the IPL. He is the only captain to have led three different franchises — Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings — to IPL finals, underlining the confidence selectors have in his tactical abilities. The 31-year-old is also expected to slot into the middle order at No. 4.
Tilak Varma is tipped to become vice-captain and could even lead India at the Asian Games in Japan later this year. Sooryavanshi, just 15, is set to be among the biggest talking points of the squad announcement, while Prince Yadav and Harsh Dubey are among the fresh faces in contention.
Another issue on the selectors' table will be whether veteran seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar earns a recall after his 28-wicket IPL season. However, with an eye on the 2028 Olympics and T20 World Cup, the Ajit Agarkar-led panel is expected to weigh immediate needs against long-term planning.
13:56 (IST) Jun 05
Team India Squad Announcement: Iyer, Samson and Kishan also in contention
While Patidar has strengthened his case, Karim believes Shreyas Iyer remains among the frontrunners.
"I think Shreyas Iyer would be one of those candidates. I have Sanju Samson, and in fact, Ishan Kishan too," he said.
According to Karim, there are at least two or three strong contenders ready to take over India's T20 leadership.
"I think Shreyas Iyer would be one of those candidates. I have Sanju Samson, and in fact, Ishan Kishan too," he said.
According to Karim, there are at least two or three strong contenders ready to take over India's T20 leadership.
13:56 (IST) Jun 05
India Squad for England Series: Leading star-studded sides isn't easy
Karim highlighted the challenge of leading experienced overseas players and established stars.
"He has had to lead a team of individuals and foreign players who have been star players for their national sides. To lead such a team with so many legends is very difficult and he has accomplished that," he said, adding that Patidar deserved to be considered seriously.
"He has had to lead a team of individuals and foreign players who have been star players for their national sides. To lead such a team with so many legends is very difficult and he has accomplished that," he said, adding that Patidar deserved to be considered seriously.
13:31 (IST) Jun 05
India Squad for Ireland Series: Patidar enters captaincy conversation
Karim strongly backed Rajat Patidar as a potential captaincy candidate after the batter guided Royal Challengers Bengaluru to back-to-back IPL titles.
The former selector praised Patidar's calm demeanour and his ability to manage a dressing room full of international stars.
"Winning back-to-back IPL titles is a very tough assignment and he has done that in a very calm and assured manner," he said.
The former selector praised Patidar's calm demeanour and his ability to manage a dressing room full of international stars.
"Winning back-to-back IPL titles is a very tough assignment and he has done that in a very calm and assured manner," he said.
13:30 (IST) Jun 05
India T20 Squad Announcement: Looking ahead to 2028
"We have seen that in the past; the selection committee moved from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli and they picked a new side," Karim said.
"One can see that happening even now for the T20 World Cup that will take place in 2028."
According to him, Suryakumar's indifferent World Cup form followed by a poor IPL campaign should prompt selectors to look ahead.
"One can see that happening even now for the T20 World Cup that will take place in 2028."
According to him, Suryakumar's indifferent World Cup form followed by a poor IPL campaign should prompt selectors to look ahead.
13:12 (IST) Jun 05
India T20I Squad: Form concerns continue for SKY
Suryakumar's struggles have extended from international cricket to the IPL.
Despite a few half-centuries against New Zealand and a match-winning effort against the USA in the T20 World Cup opener, consistency has deserted him.
He managed only 270 runs in 13 IPL matches at a strike rate of 147.54.
Karim pointed out that the selectors had earlier moved on from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the format and could do something similar again.
Despite a few half-centuries against New Zealand and a match-winning effort against the USA in the T20 World Cup opener, consistency has deserted him.
He managed only 270 runs in 13 IPL matches at a strike rate of 147.54.
Karim pointed out that the selectors had earlier moved on from Rohit Sharma and Virat Kohli in the format and could do something similar again.
13:03 (IST) Jun 05
Team India Squad Announcement: Ex-selector questions Suryakumar's place
Former India cricketer and selector Saba Karim believes Suryakumar Yadav's prolonged dip in form could cost him his place in India's long-term T20 plans.
With the next T20 World Cup scheduled for 2028, Karim feels the selection committee will be focused on building a fresh core rather than looking back.
"On current form, Suryakumar may not be a part of the selection committee's vision to take this team forward," Karim told PTI.
With the next T20 World Cup scheduled for 2028, Karim feels the selection committee will be focused on building a fresh core rather than looking back.
"On current form, Suryakumar may not be a part of the selection committee's vision to take this team forward," Karim told PTI.
12:42 (IST) Jun 05
Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's meteoric rise should now be rewarded with an India T20I cap, according to former India cricketer and national selector Devang Gandhi, who believes the 15-year-old has already shown qualities that could one day make him a nightmare for Test bowlers as well.
Fresh from a stunning IPL 2026 campaign with Rajasthan Royals, Sooryavanshi is poised to become the youngest player in an India men's squad since Sachin Tendulkar's debut in 1989. The left-handed opener amassed 776 runs at an astonishing strike rate of 237.30 after earlier being named Player of the Tournament in India's triumphant U19 World Cup campaign.
Fresh from a stunning IPL 2026 campaign with Rajasthan Royals, Sooryavanshi is poised to become the youngest player in an India men's squad since Sachin Tendulkar's debut in 1989. The left-handed opener amassed 776 runs at an astonishing strike rate of 237.30 after earlier being named Player of the Tournament in India's triumphant U19 World Cup campaign.
12:25 (IST) Jun 05
India Squad for Ireland Series: Strong bowling pool with one surprise inclusion
The longlist features several frontline bowlers, including Jasprit Bumrah, Harshit Rana, Prasidh Krishna and Arshdeep Singh, although Bumrah could prioritise the ODI assignments keeping the 2027 World Cup in mind.
Among the spinners, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar and Harsh Dubey have all made the cut, though only two are expected to feature in the Asian Games squad, with the others likely to be part of the West Indies series.
One surprising inclusion is Ruturaj Gaikwad, who led India to the gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games despite enduring a lean run in recent months.
Longlist to IOA: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakravarthy, Anukul Roy, Ayush Badoni, , Harsh Dubey, Dhruv Jurel, Khaleel Ahmed, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravi Bishnoi, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shivam Dube, Vipraj Nigam Nigam, Harshit Rana, Yash Thakur, Washington Sundar.
Among the spinners, Kuldeep Yadav, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar and Harsh Dubey have all made the cut, though only two are expected to feature in the Asian Games squad, with the others likely to be part of the West Indies series.
One surprising inclusion is Ruturaj Gaikwad, who led India to the gold medal at the Hangzhou Asian Games despite enduring a lean run in recent months.
Longlist to IOA: Yashasvi Jaiswal, Abhishek Sharma, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, Ishan Kishan, Sanju Samson (wk), Shreyas Iyer, Rishabh Pant (wk), Hardik Pandya, Rinku Singh, Tilak Varma, Jasprit Bumrah, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, Kuldeep Yadav, Nitish Kumar Reddy, Prasidh Krishna, Varun Chakravarthy, Anukul Roy, Ayush Badoni, , Harsh Dubey, Dhruv Jurel, Khaleel Ahmed, Ruturaj Gaikwad, Ravi Bishnoi, Shahbaz Ahmed, Shivam Dube, Vipraj Nigam Nigam, Harshit Rana, Yash Thakur, Washington Sundar.
12:11 (IST) Jun 05
India T20 Squad Announcement: Vaibhav Sooryavanshi included, captaincy options emerge
Teen sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi has been rewarded for his impressive rise with a place in the longlist, while Shreyas Iyer, Sanju Samson and Tilak Varma are expected to be the leading contenders for captaincy duties at the Asian Games.
Gill's absence is understandable as he is likely to lead India in the ODI leg of the West Indies series.
It is also understood that Suryakumar is no longer part of India's long-term plans for the 2028 Olympics and the next T20 World Cup, making his omission from the Asian Games list a predictable development.
Gill's absence is understandable as he is likely to lead India in the ODI leg of the West Indies series.
It is also understood that Suryakumar is no longer part of India's long-term plans for the 2028 Olympics and the next T20 World Cup, making his omission from the Asian Games list a predictable development.
11:55 (IST) Jun 05
India T20I Squad: Big names miss out from Asiad list as selectors prepare for split squads
India's current T20 captain Suryakumar Yadav and Test and ODI skipper Shubman Gill are among the notable absentees from the 30-member list of men's probables submitted by the BCCI to the Indian Olympic Association for the Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya.
The board had already decided to prepare two separate squads as the Asian Games, scheduled from September 19 to October 4, overlap with India's home white-ball series against the West Indies.
With the Caribbean side set to play three ODIs and five T20Is between September 27 and October 17, the selectors have opted to create a larger player pool to manage the workload and scheduling challenges.
The board had already decided to prepare two separate squads as the Asian Games, scheduled from September 19 to October 4, overlap with India's home white-ball series against the West Indies.
With the Caribbean side set to play three ODIs and five T20Is between September 27 and October 17, the selectors have opted to create a larger player pool to manage the workload and scheduling challenges.
11:35 (IST) Jun 05
Team India Squad Announcement: Bhuvneshwar Kumar's recall under discussion
The selectors will also discuss whether veteran seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar deserves a comeback after claiming 28 wickets in IPL 2026.
While the 36-year-old's experience and ability in English conditions make him an attractive option, the Ajit Agarkar-led panel is expected to weigh his long-term prospects with an eye on the 2028 Olympics and T20 World Cup.
While the 36-year-old's experience and ability in English conditions make him an attractive option, the Ajit Agarkar-led panel is expected to weigh his long-term prospects with an eye on the 2028 Olympics and T20 World Cup.
11:34 (IST) Jun 05
India Squad for England Series: Youngsters in line for opportunities
Tilak Varma is expected to be named vice-captain for the UK tour and could even lead India at the Asian Games in September-October.
Fifteen-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is likely to receive his maiden senior call-up, while pacer Prince Yadav and left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey are also in contention for places in the Asian Games squad.
Fifteen-year-old batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is likely to receive his maiden senior call-up, while pacer Prince Yadav and left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey are also in contention for places in the Asian Games squad.
11:33 (IST) Jun 05
India Squad for Ireland Series: Reward for consistent leadership
The 31-year-old Iyer is expected to be rewarded for his impressive captaincy record in the IPL, having guided three different franchises — Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings — to finals, winning one title.
Iyer is also likely to slot into the No. 4 position.
Suryakumar, despite leading India to the T20 World Cup title earlier this year, is set to lose both the captaincy and his place in the squad after a prolonged dip in form and concerns over a wrist injury.
Iyer is also likely to slot into the No. 4 position.
Suryakumar, despite leading India to the T20 World Cup title earlier this year, is set to lose both the captaincy and his place in the squad after a prolonged dip in form and concerns over a wrist injury.
11:33 (IST) Jun 05
India T20 Squad Announcement: Leadership change on the cards
Shreyas Iyer is set to formally replace Suryakumar Yadav as India's T20 captain when the national selectors meet in Mumbai on Saturday to pick squads for the white-ball tour of the UK and the Asian Games in Japan.
India will play two T20Is against Ireland in Belfast before taking on England in a five-match T20I series and three ODIs.
India will play two T20Is against Ireland in Belfast before taking on England in a five-match T20I series and three ODIs.
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11:32 (IST) Jun 05
India T20I Squad: Selectors set to make major changes
Hello and welcome to the live updates of India's T20I squad announcement for the upcoming series against Ireland and England. Several changes are expected in the set-up as the selectors begin building a pool of players for the 2028 T20 World Cup.
India T20I Squad Announcement Live Updates: Shreyas Iyer is the front-runner to replace Suryakumar Yadav as India's new T20 captain when the national selectors meet on Saturday to pick squads for the white-ball tour of the UK and the Asian Games in Japan. The move marks the start of a new cycle for India's shortest format side following their T20 World Cup triumph earlier this year.
Iyer, 31, is expected to return to the No. 4 spot and is being rewarded for his impressive leadership record in the IPL, having guided Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings to finals, winning one title. In contrast, Suryakumar is set to lose both the captaincy and his place in the squad after a prolonged dip in form and concerns over a wrist injury.
Young Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma is likely to be named vice-captain, while 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is expected to earn his maiden senior India call-up. Fast bowler Prince Yadav and left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey are also under consideration.
The selectors will announce separate squads for the UK tour and the Asian Games, where India are expected to field a strong side despite a scheduling clash with a home series against the West Indies.
Iyer, 31, is expected to return to the No. 4 spot and is being rewarded for his impressive leadership record in the IPL, having guided Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings to finals, winning one title. In contrast, Suryakumar is set to lose both the captaincy and his place in the squad after a prolonged dip in form and concerns over a wrist injury.
Young Mumbai Indians batter Tilak Varma is likely to be named vice-captain, while 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is expected to earn his maiden senior India call-up. Fast bowler Prince Yadav and left-arm spinner Harsh Dubey are also under consideration.
The selectors will announce separate squads for the UK tour and the Asian Games, where India are expected to field a strong side despite a scheduling clash with a home series against the West Indies.
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