PTC Web Desk: Indian cricket has entered a new phase in the shortest format with the selectors appointing Shreyas Iyer as the new T20I captain for the upcoming tours of Ireland and England. The move signals a significant leadership change, with the team management opting to look beyond World Cup-winning skipper Suryakumar Yadav as it plans for the future.

The squad announcement also brought a major reward for teenage batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has received his first call-up to the senior national side. The 15-year-old impressed with a sensational IPL campaign and has now been included in India's squads for the Ireland and England T20I series, as well as the Asian Games.

The selectors have largely retained a young and dynamic core, with players such as Abhishek Sharma, Tilak Varma, Nitish Reddy and Washington Sundar continuing to feature prominently in India's white-ball plans.

Sanju Samson and Ishan Kishan return to the setup, while experienced all-rounders Axar Patel and Shivam Dube provide balance to the side. The bowling attack for the Ireland and England tour will be led by Mohammed Siraj and Arshdeep Singh, with Varun Chakravarthy expected to spearhead the spin department.

For the Asian Games, the selectors have made a few changes to the bowling unit. Ravi Bishnoi and Harshit Rana have been included, while pace spearhead Jasprit Bumrah is set to strengthen the squad for the continental event.

India T20I Squad for Ireland and England Tour:

Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma, Nitish Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakravarthy, Mohammed Siraj, Arshdeep Singh, Prince Yadav and Vaibhav Sooryavanshi.

India Squad for Asian Games:

Shreyas Iyer (Captain), Abhishek Sharma, Sanju Samson, Ishan Kishan, Shivam Dube, Tilak Varma, Nitish Reddy, Axar Patel, Washington Sundar, Varun Chakravarthy, Ravi Bishnoi, Harshit Rana, Arshdeep Singh, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi and Jasprit Bumrah.

- With inputs from agencies

Join Whatsapp Channel