
The Times Of India |
Jun 05, 2026 , 23:19:55 IST
India T20I Squad Announcement Highlights: BCCI confirms selection timings; Will Vaibhav Sooryavanshi get the big call-up as Shreyas Iyer tipped to replace Suryakumar Yadav as captain?
India T20I Squad Announcement Highlights: India's selection meeting on Saturday is expected to usher in sweeping changes, with Shreyas Iyer poised to become the new T20 captain and teenage sensation Vaibhav Sooryavanshi set for his first senior call-up ahead of the white-ball tour of the UK and the Asian Games.Suryakumar Yadav, who led India to the T20 World Cup title earlier this year, is likely to be removed as captain and dropped from the squad altogether after struggling for runs over the last 18 months while reportedly managing a wrist injury.Iyer's elevation comes on the back of his remarkable leadership credentials in the IPL. He is the only captain to have led three different franchises — Delhi Capitals, Kolkata Knight Riders and Punjab Kings — to IPL finals, underlining the confidence selectors have in his tactical abilities. The 31-year-old is also expected to slot into the middle order at No. 4.Tilak Varma is tipped to become vice-captain and could even lead India at the Asian Games in Japan later this year. Sooryavanshi, just 15, is set to be among the biggest talking points of the squad announcement, while Prince Yadav and Harsh Dubey are among the fresh faces in contention.Another issue on the selectors' table will be whether veteran seamer Bhuvneshwar Kumar earns a recall after his 28-wicket IPL season. However, with an eye on the 2028 Olympics and T20 World Cup, the Ajit Agarkar-led panel is expected to weigh immediate needs against long-term planning.
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