All-rounder Suryansh replaces Nitish in India T20I squads for Ireland, England series
Mumbai, June 23
All-rounder Suryansh Shedge has replaced an injured Nitish Kumar Reddy in the Indian squad for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England.
An official statement from the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) read, "The Men's Selection Committee has named Suryansh Shedge as a replacement for Nitish Kumar Reddy in India's squads for the upcoming T20I series against Ireland and England."
Nitish reported left quadriceps discomfort after the third ODI against Afghanistan on June 20. Following a subsequent medical assessment, the BCCI Medical Team has recommended a period of rehabilitation, ruling him out of both T20I series.
Suryansh earned the call-up following a string of impressive performances for India A in the recently concluded tri-series in Sri Lanka. Batting in the middle order, the 23-year-old scored 147 runs in five matches and also chipped in with the ball, bowling 23 overs across the tournament and taking two wickets. He also scored an unbeaten 72* against Sri Lanka A.
He was also one of the standout performers for Mumbai in their victorious Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy campaign in 2024-25, scoring 131 runs at a strike rate of 251.92 in the lower middle order, playing a crucial role in their title win.
Recently, in the Punjab Kings (PBKS) Indian Premier League (IPL) campaign, Suryansh scored 158 runs in seven innings at an average of 39.50 and a strike rate of 175.50, with a fifty.
India are scheduled to play two T20Is in Ireland on June 26 and 28, followed by a five-match T20I series in England starting July 1, which will be followed by three ODIs. The Ireland fixtures will mark India's first T20Is since their World Cup triumph earlier this year, with Shreyas Iyer set to lead the side in the format.
— ANI
Reader Comments
Suryansh Shedge sounds like a promising talent. Love how the IPL and domestic circuit keep producing fresh faces for India. The England series will be a real test though - those pitches are a different beast altogether!
Nice to see a Mumbai lad getting the call-up! But I wish they'd given someone from the North East a chance too. We have so much talent in Assam, Manipur and other states. Selection committee needs to broaden their scouting beyond the usual zones. 🙏
Unfortunate for Nitish but these things happen. Suryansh's strike rate of 251 in SMAT is ridiculous! That's exactly the kind of firepower we need in T20Is, especially against England. Remember 2022 T20WC in Australia? We need finishers who can go big from ball one. This guy looks like he can do just that! 🔥
Fascinating to see how Indian cricket keeps churning out all-rounders. I've been following Suryansh since the Punjab Kings matches - his composure under pressure is impressive. The Ireland series will be a good warm-up before the England tour. Looking forward to seeing how he handles the swinging conditions in the UK.
Finally! A proper all-rounder after Hardik Pandya's injury struggles. Suryansh bowling 23 overs in the tri-series shows his workhorse mentality. But let's not hype him too much - media always creates pressure on new players. I hope selectors give him a few matches to settle in, not just one chance then drop him. Consistency in selection matters 🙌
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