India Announce Squad for Ireland T20I Series 2026

The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has unveiled India’s squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland, introducing a fresh leadership group and several exciting young players. The announcement marks the beginning of a new phase in India’s T20 setup as the team prepares for another important overseas assignment.

Shreyas Iyer has been appointed captain for the Ireland series, while Tilak Varma has been named vice-captain. The selection committee has backed a combination of experienced international performers and emerging talents as India continue building depth in the shortest format of the game.

One of the biggest talking points from the squad announcement is the inclusion of teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi. After a remarkable domestic and franchise season, the youngster has earned his maiden senior national team call-up and could become one of the youngest players to represent India at the international level.

The squad also features several proven performers who have consistently delivered in T20 cricket. Players such as Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Axar Patel, Arshdeep Singh, and Mohammed Siraj bring valuable experience, while youngsters like Prince Yadav and Harshit Rana add further depth to the team.

India will head into the Ireland series aiming to continue their strong performances in the format while providing opportunities to players who have impressed in recent months. The tour offers a valuable platform for emerging cricketers to showcase their abilities on the international stage.

Cricket fans will be eagerly watching the series, particularly to see how the new leadership group performs and whether the younger players can make an immediate impact in Indian colors.

India Squad for Ireland T20I Series 2026

• Shreyas Iyer (Captain)
• Tilak Varma (Vice-Captain)
• Abhishek Sharma
• Sanju Samson
• Ishan Kishan
• Shivam Dube
• Nitish Kumar Reddy
• Axar Patel
• Washington Sundar
• Ravi Bishnoi
• Varun Chakaravarthy
• Mohammed Siraj
• Arshdeep Singh
• Harshit Rana
• Prince Yadav
• Vaibhav Sooryavanshi

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