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India announces squad to defend Asian Games cricket gold medal

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 7:58 AM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

India announces squad to defend Asian Games cricket gold medal
Summary

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) confirmed a 15-member squad for the men's cricket event at the 2026 Asian Games in Aichi-Nagoya, Japan, scheduled from September 19 to October 4. Rising star Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, just 15 years old, is included, while Shreyas Iyer has been appointed as the new T20I captain, replacing Suryakumar Yadav, who was not selected. Other notable players include Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, and Jasprit Bumrah, among others. India's preparation for their title defense begins as they look to retain the gold medal they won in the previous Asian Games.

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  • •Asian Games 2026 takes place from September 19 to October 4.
  • •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is a notable inclusion in the squad.
  • •Shreyas Iyer is the new captain, Yadav is omitted.
  • •Team includes players like Abhishek Sharma and Jasprit Bumrah.
  • •India seeks to defend its gold medal achievement.
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  • 7:58 AMYahoo Sports — India squad for Asian Games 2026: Full players list for defending gold medalists ft. Vaibhav Sooryavanshi
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India will defend their Asian Games cricket gold medal in 2026. Here's the full squad and latest team news.

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