Ajit Agarkar confirms Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's selection for T20 squad
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 2:38 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
The BCCI announced India's men's squad for upcoming T20 matches against Ireland and England, along with the Asian Games. Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain, succeeding Suryakumar Yadav. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, just 15 years old, receives his first senior national T20 call-up following impressive performances in the Under-19 World Cup and IPL 2026. Ajit Agarkar, the chief selector, acknowledged that Sooryavanshi's outstanding contributions in recent tournaments made his selection a necessity. The squad aims to strengthen India's leadership ahead of the 2028 T20 World Cup.
- •Shreyas Iyer appointed captain for the T20 squad
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi receives his maiden senior T20 call-up
- •Sooryavanshi excelled in the Under-19 World Cup and IPL 2026
- •Ajit Agarkar stated Sooryavanshi's performances compelled selection
- •Leadership restructuring ahead of the 2028 T20 World Cup
- 2:38 PMYahoo Sports — 'Vaibhav Sooryavanshi forced us to pick him': Ajit Agarkar's honest admission on India selection
"Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain of India's men's squad for the 2026 Asian Games, signaling a shift in leadership. The squad also features the maiden senior T20 call-up for 15-year-old batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, whose exceptional performances in the U-19 World Cup and IPL earned him a spot.
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