India T20I squad features Sooryavanshi as SKY is omitted
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 11:23 PM
Last updated Jun 6, 2026
India's T20I squad for the upcoming tour of Ireland and England reflects a significant transition in its approach. Suryakumar Yadav has been left out, making way for 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has gained attention for his outstanding performance in the IPL. Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain, marking a shift in leadership strategy. The selectors are looking to blend experience with youth as they aim for long-term success in white-ball cricket. Sooryavanshi will first participate in a tri-series with India A in Sri Lanka before the UK tour, providing a chance to gauge his readiness for international matches.
- •Suryakumar Yadav omitted from T20I squad for Ireland and England tours.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi selected at 15 years old, potentially the youngest debutant since Tendulkar.
- •Shreyas Iyer appointed captain despite not playing a T20I since December 2023.
- •Sooryavanshi will compete in a tri-series with India A in Sri Lanka before the UK tour.
- •Selectors emphasize the need for a balance of experience and youth in the team.
- 11:23 PMYahoo Sports — SKY out, Sooryavanshi in: India's T20I squad signals a generational shift
"India's T20 squad is undergoing a transition, which could define the next few years of white ball cricket, according to Jamie Alter.
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