Team India departs for white-ball tour of Ireland and England
Chennai, June 23
The Shreyas Iyer-led Indian team has departed for Ireland and England from Chennai International Airport for white-ball series, starting June 26. The men in blue are scheduled to play two T20Is against Ireland, followed by five T20Is and three ODIs against England, from June 26.
The T20Is in Ireland will be India's first since their T20 World Cup triumph earlier this year. India will play two T20Is in Dublin on June 26 and 28. With Shreyas at the helm of the T20I side, it marks the start of a new chapter for India in the shortest format, especially with the Los Angeles Olympics and the next Men's T20 World Cup in Australia and New Zealand happening in 2028.
The highlight of the touring party is the teenage batting sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who became the youngest player to be picked for the Indian men's cricket team at the age of 15 years and 71 days, breaking Sachin Tendulkar's 36-year-old record. Uncapped fast bowler Prince Yadav has also received his first senior T20 call-up following an impressive outing in the Indian Premier League this season.
Senior pacer Mohammed Siraj was initially picked in the squad but was later replaced by Prasidh Krishna. Seam-bowling all-rounder Harshit Rana, undergoing rehab for a meniscus tear surgery done in March, is also back in the mix, so as leg-spinner Ravi Bishnoi.
Following the Ireland tour, the same squad will take a short tour southwest to face England in a five-match T20I series between July 1 and 11, followed by three ODIs from July 14 to 19.
The ODI squad will be led by Shubman Gill, while Shreyas will be his deputy. The three-match ODI series will see the return of talismanic batter Virat Kohli, who missed the recently concluded ODI series against Afghanistan due to a hamstring injury he sustained during IPL 2026. However, the BCCI said that his participation is subject to fitness clearance.
— IANS
Reader Comments
Glad to see Ravi Bishnoi back in the mix. He had a quiet IPL but his googlies in Irish conditions could be lethal. As for Siraj being replaced by Prasidh—logical move, Prasidh's height will trouble the English batters. Just hope the pitches in England aren't flat decks again.
Interesting selection. Shreyas as T20I captain—he's had ups and downs but deserves a proper run. But why is Virat only playing ODIs? Seems odd given his T20 World Cup form. Anyway, good to have depth in pace bowling with Harshit Rana recovering. Let's see if Prince Yadav can generate pace on English pitches.
Two T20Is in Ireland feels like a warm-up for the England series. But can we talk about how Vaibhav Sooryavanshi is only 15 and already traveling with the senior team? The kid must be buzzing! BCCI needs to ensure he gets game time in the Ireland matches to settle his nerves. Exciting times ahead! 🇮🇳🏏
Love the youthful energy in this squad! Prince Yadav's IPL performances warranted this call-up. But I'm slightly concerned about the captaincy split with Shreyas and Gill—hope it doesn't create confusion. Also, Virat's ODI return is great but fitness clearance pending means we might see someone else step up. Good problem to have.
Honestly, I'm not fully convinced about Shreyas as T20I captain. He's brilliant in ODIs but his T20 strike rate has been average. However, the selection committee seems to be
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