Teenage sensation Sooryavanshi called up to India's T20I squad, Iyer named captain
- On Saturday, June 6, 2026, the Board of Control for Cricket in India appointed Shreyas Iyer as the new T20I captain for the Ireland and England series, marking a leadership transition.
- Fifteen-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi earned his maiden India call-up after scoring 776 runs in 16 innings during the IPL, securing his place in the senior side.
- Former T20I captain Suryakumar Yadav was excluded from the squads due to recent batting form, while all-rounder Hardik Pandya was notably absent from selection.
- Selectors named a 17-man contingent for the Asian Games, adding premier fast bowler Jasprit Bumrah while naming Tilak Varma as vice-captain.
- International summer play begins for India with T20 Internationals against Ireland in Belfast in late June, followed by a five-match series against England starting in July.
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Shreyas Iyer Named India T20I Captain; 15-Year-Old Vaibhav Sooryavanshi Earns Call-Up For UK Tour And Asian Games
India T20I Squad For Ireland, England Series And Asian Games 2026: The BCCI has unveiled India's squads for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England, as well as the Asian Games 2026. Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain across all three assignments, while former skipper Suryakumar Yadav has been left out of the squads. Check out the full team lists below
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