Mohammed Siraj out for Ireland and England T20Is, Prasidh Krishna replaces him
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 9, 2026, 2:29 PM
Last updated Jun 9, 2026
Mohammed Siraj has been ruled out of India's T20I squads for the upcoming tours of Ireland and England as part of a workload management program. The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced that the decision is precautionary to ensure Siraj's recovery ahead of a busy international season. Prasidh Krishna replaces him in the squad, which includes newly appointed captain Shreyas Iyer and 15-year-old debutant Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. India's T20I tour begins with two matches against Ireland on June 26 and June 28, followed by a five-match series in England from July 1 to July 11.
- •Siraj rests as part of BCCI's workload management program.
- •Prasidh Krishna replaces Siraj in the T20I squad.
- •India tours Ireland starting June 26 and England from July 1.
- •Shreyas Iyer leads the newly formed T20I squad.
- •Vaibhav Sooryavanshi could debut at 15 years old.
- 4:21 PMYahoo Sports — Explained: Why BCCI ruled Mohammed Siraj out of Ireland and England T20 series
- 2:29 PMYahoo Sports — Mohammed Siraj ruled out of Ireland and England T20Is; Prasidh Krishna named replacement
"India pacer Mohammed Siraj has been withdrawn from the T20I squads for the Ireland and England tours as part of a workload management programme. The BCCI said the move was precautionary to ensure adequate recovery before a busy season. Prasidh Krishna has been named as his replacement in the Shreyas Iyer-led squad, which also includes teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
"The board said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to help the fast bowler recover ahead of a busy international season. Prasidh Krishna has been named as Siraj's replacement for both tours.
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External links- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 4:21 PMExplained: Why BCCI ruled Mohammed Siraj out of Ireland and England T20 series
The board said the decision was taken as a precautionary measure to help the fast bowler recover ahead of a busy international season. Prasidh Krishna has been named as Siraj's replacement for both tours.
- Yahoo SportsJun 9, 2026, 2:29 PMMohammed Siraj ruled out of Ireland and England T20Is; Prasidh Krishna named replacement
India pacer Mohammed Siraj has been withdrawn from the T20I squads for the Ireland and England tours as part of a workload management programme. The BCCI said the move was precautionary to ensure adequate recovery before a busy season. Prasidh Krishna has been named as his replacement in the Shreyas Iyer-led squad, which also includes teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.
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