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Shreyas Iyer to lead India T20I squad as Bumrah, Pandya miss out

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Jun 6, 2026, 2:00 PM

Last updated Jun 6, 2026

Shreyas Iyer to lead India T20I squad as Bumrah, Pandya miss out

Summary

India has announced its T20I squad for upcoming matches against Ireland and England, with Shreyas Iyer appointed as captain. 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi receives his first senior call-up. Jasprit Bumrah is rested for workload management, while Hardik Pandya is undergoing rehabilitation and is excluded from selection. Both players remain part of India's Asian Games squad, indicating a strategic approach to their involvement in upcoming tournaments.

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Key Details

•Shreyas Iyer replaces Suryakumar Yadav as India T20I captain.
•Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earns his maiden senior call-up.
•Bumrah is rested for workload management ahead of the ODI World Cup.
•Pandya is rehabilitating and focused on returning for ODIs.
•India's Asian Games squad still includes Bumrah and Iyer.

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2:00 PMYahoo Sports — Why are Jasprit Bumrah and Hardik Pandya missing from India's T20I squads for UK tour?

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Shreyas Iyer will captain India's T20I squad against Ireland and England, with 15-year-old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earning a maiden call-up. Jasprit Bumrah is rested for workload management, while Hardik Pandya is undergoing rehabilitation. Both are included in the Asian Games squad.
— Yahoo Sports

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